Deaf Studies (LOTE) (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for international students only
Year
2011
Award
Graduate Diploma in Deaf Studies (Languages Other Than English)
CRICOS course code
019980C
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
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 subject. This course aims to introduce students to some of the key issues in establishing bilingual education for deaf students. Students are expected to be fluent or acquire fluency in both English (reading and writing) and Auslan by the completion of the course. 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
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 630
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.
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 Melbournee; 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 (February)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/nids
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au