Graduate Diploma in Deaf Studies (LOTE) - La Trobe University

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Year

2010

Award

Graduate Diploma in Deaf Studies (Languages Other Than English)

CRICOS course code

019980C

Length

1 year

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Course description

This is an advanced professional qualification designed to equip LOTE teachers with the skills required to teach AUSLAN in a variety of contexts. Students also analyse the learning abilities and needs of their students within the framework of sign language teaching. Students are required to participate in observation and practical experience in teaching AUSLAN as a language other than English.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 120 credit points of subjects. Full subject details can be found in the University Course Handbook at www.latrobe.edu.au/handbook/2009/postgraduate/health-sciences

Tuition fee (AUD)

20 410

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

Applicants should have a recognised teaching qualification of at least three years' duration with either a four-year sequence of sign language graduating at advanced level, or native-speaker background.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)