Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching a South Asian Language
Bengali, Gujarati, Urdu (2011-12); Hindi, Panjabi (2012-13)
Start of programme: Autumn intake only
Duration:
One year (Saturday daytime plus one evening a week)
Mode of Attendance: Part Time
Fees: £3125
Description
SOAS Language Centre is pleased to offer this new professional development Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching a South Asian Language, aimed at raising the professional profile of the teaching of South Asian languages in the UK and elsewhere.
Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching a South Asian Language has been specifically designed to meet the rapidly growing demand for trained and qualified teachers of South Asian languages in the UK and elsewhere. It equips students with the knowledge and skills which will enable them to teach a South Asian language to a broad profile of learners in UK, European and worldwide educational contexts.
Mode
The Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching a South Asian language can only be taken on a part time basis (one year consisting of three terms), equivalent to 1.5 course units carrying 67.5 CATS credits at postgraduate level.
Structure
All students on the programme must take the following courses, each equally weighted as equivalent to 0.5 of a course unit, as follows:
(i) Language Teaching and Learning
This component focuses on universals in language teaching and the seminars are shared by teachers of the various South Asian languages.
(ii) The Sociolinguistics and Teaching Context of South Asian Languages
There are common sociolinguistic and practical issues around the teaching of South Asian languages in the UK. This component investigates these issues.
(iii) The Teaching of Bengali/Gujarati/Hindi/Panjabi/Urdu
Student-teachers synthesise what they have learned in the other components and apply this to teaching practices and activities in their chosen South Asian language.
There is, in addition to the three compulsory courses stated above, a teaching practice and classroom observation element. This is also compulsory. Precise details as to timetabling will not be available until the number of students can be established for the individual language offered.
(iv) Teaching practice and classroom observation
This is an integral part of the Certificate and introduces students to actual classroom teaching. Students will be asked to both lead and observe sessions, and to meet and comment on their experiences.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have a degree or equivalent. Candidates must pass a SOAS Language Centre test of language competency in their target language (Bengali, Gujarati or Urdu, in 2011-12). Candidates must have a command of English equivalent to IELTS 7. This SOAS Admissions page gives more information about English language requirements.
Admission is by means of an interview after the receipt of application.
The closing date for applications is to be announced.
Candidates will be accepted on the programme subject to a satisfactory face-to-face interview with the programme convenor. Arrangements can be made for telephone interviews.
How to Apply
To apply for this course you can:
- Print out the application form from this link
- Fill it in and fax or post it back to SOAS Language Centre. We are sorry that we cannot accept payment in cash, nor telephoned credit/debit card payment.
- E-mail, telephone, fax or write in for an application form.
Ensure that you send us copies of certificates for the relevant qualifications noted in your application form as your application may not be considered without these documents.
This SOAS Admissions page gives useful information about postgraduate applications.
For further information please contact the Programme Convenor:
Dr. Anil K Biltoo a.biltoo@soas.ac.uk
Timetable
| Component (in 2011-12) | Duration | Term/s | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Teaching and Learning (2 hrs) | 18 weeks | 1 & 2 | 36 |
Sociolinguistics of South Asian Languages (Term 1: 12 x 1 hr) & Teaching Context of South Asian Languages (Term 2: 6 x 2 hrs) | 18 weeks | 1 & 2 | 24 |
| Teaching of Bengali/Gujarati/Urdu [2011-12] (2 hrs) | 12 weeks | 3 | 24 |
| Teaching practice and classroom observation (2 hrs) | 6 weeks | 3 | 12 |
Total contact hours over three terms: 96 hours.
Teaching will take place midweek (evenings) and on Saturday (afternoons).
Dates for 2012 - 2013:
Dates for 2012 - 2013 have not been set.
