BACHELOR OF EDUCATION TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Programme Overview
The programme commenced in 1989 with the aim to provide academic preparation and professional training for Secondary School English teachers. The programme integrates the English language skills and English Literature with the professional components, which stresses on knowledge in education and classroom teaching practices. The programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA/SWA11277) and fulfills the the Education programme standards.
Duration: 4 Years (8 semester and 1 special semester ), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
*Philosophy and Current Issues
**Malay Language Communication
Educational Development in Malaysia
Physical and Health Education
Foundations of TESL Methodology
Linguistics for Language Teachers
University Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course Cluster 1/2/3/4
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
English Communication Course 1
Educational Psychology
Grammar in the ESL Classroom
Listening and Speaking in the ESL Classroom
Phonetics and Phonology
Choose ONE (1) course only:
Fundamentals of Visual Art Design
Philosophy and Moral Development
Physical Fitness and Health
Introduction to Methodology in Literature Education
Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
Education and Society
Reading in the ESL Classroom
Writing in the ESL Classroom
Language Learning and Language Use
Program Elective Courses: Choose ONE (1) course ONLY
3-Dimensional Design
Moral Education and Religion
Basics Measurement and Evaluation in Physical and Health Education
Interpretations of Literary Texts in Schools
Programme Open Elective: Choose ONE (1) course from List A
English Communication Course 2
Communication & Innovation in Education
Self-Leadership and Co-Curricular Management
Writing Skills for Textual Analysis
Syllabus Design and Materials Development
Choose ONE (1) course only:
Curriculum and Assessment in Visual Art Education
Moral Education Curriculum
Motor Learning Principles
Teaching Literary Genres
Appreciation and Fundamentals of Art Criticism
Approach and Assessment in Moral Education
Athletics Education
Simulated Teaching in Literature Education
Special Semester
Industrial Experience
Ethics and Legislation in Education
Assessment and Evaluation for ESL
Foundations of Research in TESL
Simulated Teaching in TESL
Choose ONE (1) course only:
Micro Teaching in Visual Arts Education
Micro Teaching in Moral Education
Micro Teaching in Physical and Health Education
Performance in Literature Education
Programme Open Elective: Choose ONE (1) course from List B
University Electives: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course Cluster 1/2/3/4
Practicum
Co-curriculum
Education and Research
Academic Project (P1)
Academic Writing
Integrative Seminar: Issues In TESL
University Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course Cluster 1/2/3/4
Academic Project (P2)
Program Open Elective Courses: Choose ONE (1) course only (*Refer Open Elective List A)
Program Open Elective Courses: Choose ONE (1) course only (*Refer Open Elective List B)
University Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) Course Cluster 1/2/3/4
Note:
*Local Student
**International Student
Course List A
Students choose TWO (2) of SEVEN (7) courses offered by the Faculty of Education listed below. Each course is 3 credits
Behaviour Modification
Personality
Introduction to Special Education
Comparative Education
Multimedia in Teaching
Akhlak and Professional Ethics
Statistical Reasoning in Educational Research
Course List B
Students choose TWO (2) of SEVENTEEN (17) courses offered by the English Department, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, as listed below.
Introduction to Fiction
Aspects of Poetry
Drama: An Introduction
Shakespeare and His Contemporaries
Postcolonial Literature: Themes and Tropes
Topics in the Nineteenth Century
Theatre Performance in English
Exploring Travel Literature
Literature and the Environment
Malaysian Popular Literature and Culture
Crime Fiction: An Investigation
Women’s Voices in Literature
Topics in Malaysian and Singaporean Literature
Women and Literature
Popular Culture and Literature
Malaysian Literature
Children and Young Adult Literature
University Elective Courses
SHE Cluster I: Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
SHE Cluster II: Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body and Soul
SHE Cluster III: Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie
SHE Cluster IV: Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making The World A Better Place
Career Prospects
Academic Researcher, Curriculum Developer, Educational Consultant, English Language Instructor, ESL Program Coordinator, Instructional Designer, Language Assessment Specialist, Language Learning Specialist, Literacy Coach, Micro Teaching Specialist, Performance Analyst in Literature Education, TESL Program Director, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Teacher, Writing Instructor.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM60,400
(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
Matriculation / Foundation (Science and Arts Stream)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
Stream: Art and Science stream
STAM
Not Offered
Diploma / Equivalent
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
UM SATU Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
GCE A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subjects
AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects
Senior High School Certificate
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60%/ grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation/Foundation
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Diploma
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
GCE A-Level
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects.
AUSMAT
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
Additional Requirement
Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental, mental health or physical illness and/or disabilities and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 4.5 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 4.5 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
obtain at least Band 6.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
Obtain a minimum score of 79 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)