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Higher Education
Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development
School of Communication, Culture and Languages
Graduate Certificate in Professional English Communication
Course Code ATEC
Campus City Flinders
Introduction
It has become evident that more advanced levels of English are required by students planning a career in organisations where English is the language of communication. Additionally, experience in applying the speciality Masters studies and English communication skills through an internship would significantly enhance the employability of these graduates. This course provides students from a non-English speaking background (NESB) with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the requirements of communicating in professional and workplace settings. The main focus is on attaining the skills necessary for effective communication in English in a professional setting, with a particular emphasis on developing an appreciation of the importance of language style for successful communication throughout the course.
The importance of communication skills in the workplace is attested to by employers and relevant government bodies in both Australia and other English-speaking countries.
This course is designed for non-native English speakers. It is designed to complement and augment existing professional coursework Masters degrees to improve graduate outcomes in the English language professional employment market. The aim of the course is to enhance students' professional competence and confidence with high level studies of professional English which are accompanied by a practical component of an internship. The course will enable them to experience the workplace in an English language environment using their professional qualifications. Internships will be negotiated between the student, course coordinator, professional program course coordinator and the host organisation. Students will be expected to work on a higher degree level professional project or group of tasks during the internship. The internship will provide supervised professional practice using English as the language of organisational communication.
Course Objectives
This course aims to:enhance students' opportunities to gain professional employment utilising their professional qualifications in a work environment that uses English as the language of communication;facilitate application of postgraduate studies in using English for communication in professional settings through an internship;provide the opportunity to gain confidence and competence in working in a professional environment where English is the language of communication.
Course Duration
One semester full-time or part-time equivalent.
Course Requirements
To pass the Graduate Certificate, students need to satisfactorily complete three units, of which two are AESOL studies tailored to the profession plus a double unit internship. Students need to demonstrate that they have acquired a high level of English language competence and workplace knowledge that will give them confidence in their future careers.
Course Structure
Year 1
Semester 1
| | | Credit Point | EFTSL | SC Band | | | ACG5001 | PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH | 12 | 0.1250 | 1 |
| ACG5002 | INTERACTING IN THE PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE | 12 | 0.1250 | 1 |
| ACG5003 | PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN THE WORKPLACE | 24 | 0.2500 | 1 |
Career Prospects
Graduates will significantly increase their capability to gain employment in their chosen profession in organisations where English is the language of communication, and/or where English is the preferred language for some or all business transactions.
Admission Requirements
Students would usually take the Certificate at the end of their Masters studies, or they could take it after two semesters before embarking upon a minor thesis (in courses of that structure) or undertaking their final Masters semester. Advanced English for Speakers of Other Languages studies and LiWC are embedded in some Masters courses already and this Graduate Certificate would complement and augment these studies. The course is also open to suitable students with a professional Bachelor level degree. The course suitability for these students will be determined after an interview with the course coordinator.
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