edition december 2014

Foundation in TESL
BA in TESL

The Scope of Teaching

English as a Second
Language (TESL)
There is no question that English is
becoming increasingly important,
not only in Malaysia but globally. The
demand for qualified and professional
teachers of English as a Second Language
(ESL) is growing daily. The BA in TESL
is a multilevel program which includes
interactive and systematic courses which
expose students to all aspects of Teaching
English as a Second Language (TESL).
As a Department of English with highly
experienced and qualified staff, we have
an excellent understanding of the qualities,
knowledge and attributes that a teacher of
ESL requires. We have ensured that the BA
in TESL includes all the elements that you
will need to be successful and effective.
The BA in TESL (Hons) is designed to
equip students with excellent skills and
capabilities for professional employment
in the field of Teaching English as a Second
Language.

Foundation in TESL
The Department of English at HELP offers a variety of
English courses which cater to local and international
students. Joining our list of reputable courses is the
Foundation in TESL (FTESL) aimed at providing a
wide-ranging foundation for TESL teachers. FTESL
incorporates the latest innovations to make your learning
experience engaging, flexible and comprehensive. A pool
of highly qualified and experienced practitioners in the
field ensure course quality and vitality.

Program Overview

2 long semesters and 1 short semester (1 year)

14 weeks per semester
16 subjects (14 compulsory + 2 HMC subjects)

Entry Requirements
SPM/SPVM with at least 5 credits including English and Bahasa
Malaysia and History or GCE O-Levels with at least 5 credits or
equivalent qualification
Pass the entry interview

Course Structure for FTESL

Semester One
Core Courses
a. Foundation English
b. Basic English
Grammar
c. Basic Writing Skills
d. Listening and
Speaking Skills
e. Academic Writing
Skills
f. Introduction to
Phonetics and
Phonology
Semester Two
Core Courses
a. Language Learning
Strategies and Study
Skills
b. Intermediate
Grammar

BA in TESL (Hons)

c. Vocabulary
Development in
English Language
d. Academic Reading
Skills

English is the lingua franca for commerce, science, communications

and technology. Most of the worlds knowledge is stored in this
language. Malaysians have an advantage in developing these fields if
they are familiar with the language in which the greatest amount of
research is written.

1 HMC subjects

In countries where English is not the mother tongue like Malaysia,

learning English has become not only necessary but essential. It is the
most widely used language all over the world today and it is also the
INTERNET language. Certainly when one is well-versed in the English
language, the information world is open wide for knowledge exploration
and keeping in touch with the latest developments in the world.

Semester Three
a. Introduction to
Literature
b. Presentation Skills
c. P
 rinciples of ESL
Teaching and
Learning
d. Issues in English
language teaching
2 HMC subjects

This BA in TESL (Hons) program will arm graduates with the necessary
knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach English as a Second
Language. We have a great program and a great team of lecturers to
lead the participants to greater heights in acquiring teaching skills in
the English language.
We invite all of you to join us in this Education endeavour which is
exciting as well as fruitful, preparing one and all for the challenges
ahead in English language acquisition and teaching in this language.

Essential Features of
the HELP BA in TESL
(Hons)
3-year program leading to the degree of
BA in TESL (Honours)
Approved by the Malaysian Qualifications
Agency (MQA)
Clear pathways for postgraduate study
and career advancement
Convenient admission for applicants
with STPM, Diploma, SM3, UEC, A-Levels,
HELP Foundation, Matriculation or other
recognised and approved equivalent
qualification
Credit transfer or subject exemption
based on MQA guidelines
Delivered by a highly qualified and
experienced Teaching Team with a strong
knowledge base
Mastery of the right pedagogy and
integrative methodology

Course Structure for

BA in TESL (Hons)
YEAR ONE
Core Courses
BA1013 The History and Structure of English
BA1023
Teaching Literature I
BA1033
Second Language Acquisition
BA1043
Teaching Vocabulary
BA1053 Linguistics and Second Language
Teaching
BA1063
Teaching Reading
BA1073
Teaching Writing
BA1083
The Sound System of English
BA1093 Teaching Listening and Speaking
BA1103
Teaching Grammar
MPU Courses (Compulsory)
Elective Courses
(Choose one of the electives below)
EITS1023 Introduction to Translation Studies
ETA1033
Theatre Arts
ETI1043
Intercultural Communication
ETSLN1053 Teaching Students with Special Learning
Needs
YEAR TWO

YEAR Three

Core Courses

Core Courses

BA2013
ELT Methodology I
BA2023 Psychology for Language Teachers
BA2033
Sociolinguistics
BA2043
Childrens Literature
BA2053
Teaching Literature II
BA2063
Language Curriculum Design
BA2073
ELT Methodology II
BA2084
Creative Writing
BA2093
Discourse Analysis
BA2103 Testing and Measurement for the ELT
Classroom

BA3013 Theories and Principles of Educational

Leadership and Management
BA3023 ELT Materials Adaptation and Development
BA3033 Managing the Classroom Learning Environment
BA3044 Micro-Teaching and Teacher Preparation
BA3053
Research Methods
BA3066
Practicum
BA3074
Research Paper Writing Skills
BA3083
Language and Research
BA3093 Professional Development in ELT
BA3103
Technology in ELT

MPU Course (Compulsory)

MPU Course (Compulsory)

Elective Courses
(Choose one of the electives below)

Elective Courses

EITS1023 Introduction to Translation Studies

ETA1033
Theatre Arts
ETI1043 Intercultural Communication
ETSLN1053 Teaching Students with Special Learning
Needs

(Choose one of the electives below)

EITS1023 Introduction to Translation Studies
ETA1033
Theatre Arts
ETI1043
Intercultural Communication
ETSLN1053 Teaching Students with Special Learning Needs

Prospects for Graduate Study and Employability

There are many opportunities for
graduates of the HELP BA in TESL
(Hons) program wishing to pursue
graduate studies. Students can make
use of the facilities and expertise of
HELP University's ELM Graduate School
and other academic departments.
In addition, HELPs extensive network of
international university partners offers a
wide range of choices for graduate work
and study at premier institutions and
academies.
Graduate employability is always a
concern for both students and potential
employers, so practical applications are
strongly featured in the program, which
links theory and practice through critical
reflection to build work related skills as
well as sound academic knowledge.
Observation and pedagogical practice
(through the Practicum component)
are integral to the development of
profession attributes.
Skills gained from this area of study can
easily be applied in many career areas.
The program helps students to develop
their confidence, interpersonal skills,

team work skills, and communication

skills, and these are highly sought after
by employers. Examples of occupations
which can be taken up after graduation
include:
Advertising copywriters, Authors,
Biographers, Book publishing, Career
counsellors, Editors, Interpreters/
Translator, Journalists, Public relations
executives, Reporters, Teachers and
lecturers in TESL
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
STPM/A-Level passes in 2 subjects
(except General Paper)
HELP Foundation in TESL
HELP Foundation in Arts or Foundation
in Science
or any other recognised qualification
and
At least Band 4 in the Malaysian
University English Test (MUET)
Credit Transfer/Subject Exemption
Students may apply for Credit Transfer/
Subject Exemption based on the MQA
Guidelines.

Lecturers
Maggie Yong Miow Keng
LLB Hons (London), LLM (Malaya),
CLP, CertEd (MOE)
Mohammed Shahreza Kader Asna
BEd (TESL), MA (East Anglia),
CertEd (KPM)
Pauline McKenzie
BEd (TESL) Hons (UNISEL)
Joanna Robert
BEd (TESL) Hons (UNISEL)
Saabdev Kumar Sabapathy
BEd (TESL), Hons, MEd (TESL)
(UPM)
Rajani Chandra Mohan
BSc Hons (UPM), MESL, DipEd (TESL)
(Malaya)
Cindy Lim Hwee Jean
BA Hons (Eng Language) (UTAR),
MA (App Linguistics) (UPM)
David Edwin Evans BA
(Jacksonville) MA (North Florida)
DBA (HELP) CELTA (Cambridge)
Saabdev Kumar Sabapathy
B.Ed. in TESL (UPM) M.Ed. in
TESL(UPM)
Ayesha Abdullah Najeib Badib
B.Ed in TESL (UST, Yemen) M.Ed.
(IIUM) Ph.D (UKM)

To conquer fear is the

beginning of wisdom."

- Bertrand Russell

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