Deaf Studies (Teaching) (Graduate Diploma)

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Year

2011

Award

Graduate Diploma in Deaf Studies (Teaching)

Length

1 year full-time or 3 years part-time

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course is designed for people working in educational contexts who wish to extend their understanding of bilingual and bicultural practices in the education of the Deaf. Students also have an opportunity to develop their knowledge of AUSLAN.

Course structure

Studnets complete a total of six subjects. Students enrol in one of three streams: Language, Teaching or LOTE, and omplete six subjects, including two core subjects. Subjects include Literacy and Numeracy Development For Deaf And Hearing Impaired Students, and Curriculum Issues in the Development of Bilingual, Bicultural Teaching Programs.

Subject details

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Download and complete a postgraduate coursework <a href="www.latrobe.edu.au/postgrad/downloads/2010-postgrad-coursework-application.pdf";>applic

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2011): $14,310 (per 120 credit points)
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Prerequisites

Recognised teaching qualification. Applicants who can demonstrate practical experience in the field of Deaf education may be considered for Special Entry.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/nids

Contact information

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