Language Learning and Japanese Language Teaching, MA
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements Students should normally be graduates in a related discipline and possess a PGDip in Japanese Language Teaching offered by the IIEL or an equivalent teaching qualification. Students must possess English language skills at least to the level of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Academic titleLanguage Learning and Japanese Language Teaching, MA
Course descriptionThe programme provides students with an academically rigorous programme which explores linguistics issues relating to the Japanese language. It also analyses research in applied linguistics, particularly research activities and themes that impinge on the language learning environment, such as second language acquisition, language testing, communicative language learning and classroom-based research.
The programme also explores the interface between research in language learning and the practical learning environment, with an emphasis on the teaching of Japanese; and evaluates the role and future of information technology within a resource-based language learning framework.
Courses
* Second Language Acquisition
* Current Methodologies in Communicative Language Teaching and Testing
* Research Methods in Language Learning
* Japanese Language and Analysis
* Japanese Teaching Methodology
* Dissertation
Career Options
Language teacher in schools, colleges or universities or running a department of languages