TESOL: Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages MSc

This programme is for those interested in entering the field of TESOL. It provides a special emphasis on how theory relates to practice.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/><br/><br/>- If you are new to the field of TESOL, this programme is for you. It will give you the opportunity to develop your professional understanding of English language teaching through investigation of the links between theory, practice and current research.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have opportunities to develop your confidence in teaching through linking theory to practice by observing lessons, planning tasks and micro-teaching to peers.<br/><br/><br/>- This interdisciplinary programme draws on the combined expertise of the School of Education and the long established English for Academic Study Unit (School of Modern Languages and Cultures). This enables us to embed our extensive professional and research experience in the areas of language teaching and research.<br/><br/><br/>- If you are already a professional in this field and are looking to advance your qualifications, you should consider the MEd TESOL. <br/><br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/><br/>You will take four core and two optional courses and undertake a supervised research dissertation on an issue relevant to your area of interest.<br/><br/>**Core Courses**<br/>CLASSROOM PROCESSES IN TESOL: INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING AND LEARNING<br/>DESCRIPTIONS OF LANGUAGE AND APPLICATIONS TO THE CLASSROOM<br/>DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN TESOL<br/>INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL RESEARCH<br/><br/>**Optional Courses may include:**<br/>ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH<br/>DEVELOPING LITERACY<br/>HIGHLY ABLE LEARNERS, RAISING ATTAINMENT & ACHIEVEMENT<br/>IDENTITIES, RELATIONSHIPS AND BEHAVIOURS<br/>INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS, INCLUSIVE PEDAGOGIES<br/>LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY, ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK<br/>MODERN EDUCATIONAL THOUGHT<br/>TEACHING ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES<br/>WHICH ENGLISH? LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SOCIOLINGUISTICS