English Teaching Specialisation (Birth - 5/Birth -12), Minor (0158)
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0158
Previous Code: SM1129.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
Students enrolled in the 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) or 6017 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) will study two subjects in Year 3 from either the Mathematics or English Specialisation teaching minor in order to complete four specialisation units and meet the BA component of the NESA teaching specialisation. Together with completion of subjects in the Master of Teaching (Birth-5/Birth-12) students can achieve the qualification required to teach in Early Childhood settings and Primary schools.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Bankstown Campus | Internal | Denise Fraser |
| Bankstown City Campus (from 2023) | Internal | Denise Fraser |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | Denise Fraser |
| Penrith Campus | Internal | Denise Fraser |
Minor Structure
Students will be eligible for this minor after successfully completion of 40 credit points from the subjects listed below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following subjects: | ||
| LANG 1029 | Foundations of Academic English | 10 |
| LANG 1030 | Thinking Critically About Texts and Society | 10 |
And 20 credit points from the subjects contained in one of the following English majors:
Students may also take the following unit towards the 20 credit point requirement above:
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this minor for students who passed these subjects in 2019 or earlier.
HUMN 1002 - Analytical Reading and Writing, replaced by LANG 1029 Foundations of Academic English
LANG 1026 - Texts and Traditions, replaced by LANG 1030 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
The subject listed below counts towards completion of this minor for students who passed this subject in 2021 or earlier.
COMM 2050 - Multiliteracies, replaced by INFO 2009 Multiliteracies