ObjectivesSuccessful completion of this course means you will be able to: - reflect on and reassess your personal contribution to your professional area; - contribute to discussions and policy on issues of syllabus and course design, specific target groups, materials development, assessment and delivery; - undertake research in specific areas of professional interest; and - apply your acquired skills and techniques of analysis to other professional areas.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements You will normally be a graduate or have equivalent professional status. If English is not your first language, proof of competence will be required. This will normally take the form of one of the following or equivalent: IELTS score of 6.5; TOEFL score of 600 (paper)/250 (computer)/92 with 20 in reading and writing elements (Internet TOEFL); Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency Grade B; or Council of Europe B1. In some instances, you may be asked to attend an interview.
Academic titleMA Applied Language Studies
Course descriptionIntroduction
The course is intended for teachers, coursebook writers, advisers and other professionals associated with language teaching. It develops the practical and professional skills concerned with different aspects of the teaching of languages, familiarises you with the latest developments in specific professional areas, and enables you to make a full contribution to professional developments in your area.
Course Content
The structure provides ample opportunity for you to make contributions to the course, based on professional experiences. Although English is the medium of the course, exemplification of practice may be made in any language. The range of modules offers the opportunity to specialise in an area relevant to your experiences or intended career.
Core modules:
-Application of Linguistics
-Thesis
plus at least two of the following:
-Current Developments in Language Teaching
-Languages for Specific Purposes
-Materials Development
-Media and Technology
-Testing and Assessment
Options:
-Creole Linguistics
-Cross-Cultural Communication
-Sociolinguistics
-TESOL Methodology and Management
-Translation Theory
-Written Discourse Analysis
Associated Careers
Graduates are employed in positions of responsibility in public or private sector provision of language teaching. A diverse range of research, development, and consultancy opportunities is available.