MA/PgDip TESOL and Applied Linguistics

You will develop an understanding of the key concepts in the study of language structure and use and apply them to the analysis of empirical data relating to issues in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. Subjects covered will include, phonology and morphology; phrase structure; sentence meaning versus utterance meaning; semantic properties; language and society; language variation; and the cultural dimensions of language use.

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You will gain an understanding of second language learning theories and the key methodological approaches to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). You will also cover the key issues in curriculum and syllabus design in the TESOL field. You will apply your knowledge to specific contexts of the learning and teaching of second languages.

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This module covers the theory and practice of materials design, evaluation and adaptation in both paper-based and digital forms. You will explore a range of materials and consider how they can be applied and adapted in classroom and self-study contexts.  With the rise of digital media this includes a critical awareness of the theory and practice of computer assisted language learning (CALL) for both teaching and professional development purposes.

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You will gain an understanding and practical experience of a range of methodologies in TESOL / language pedagogy research and applied linguistics research, and will have the opportunity to apply them to linguistic and other data. You will develop an understanding of the issues raised by particular methodologies and learn to evaluate and analyse different types of linguistic data.

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You will undertake a sustained piece of research on an approved topic from within the discipline of TESOL/Applied Linguistics, demonstrating knowledge and understanding through reflection on theoretical issues and their application in practice.

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