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Study Details: MA 1 year full-time, 1 year full-time by distance learning, 2 years part-time
Our Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) course combines theoretical academic study with practical application and skills development in English language teaching. Our course provides advanced training for TESOL professionals, and examines the latest developments in TESOL methodology and related issues. You’ll develop the practical and professional skills involved in TESOL, along with the ability to analyse and apply theoretical perspectives to practical situations.
The MA enables you to develop your skills in argument, synthesis and critical expression of TESOL issues, and apply them in different teaching contexts. You’ll also enhance your advanced skills of research, presentation and analysis in TESOL contexts. Nurturing your professional development and skills in pursuing further independent research is a key part of the course, preparing you to make a full contribution in your specialist area.
A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2).
Once you have applied, you’ll be asked to work on the following assignment: “Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages must take account of the learners’ educational context.” In no more than 1,500 words, discuss the statement above with reference to (A) current approaches to English language teaching; (B) an educational context that you are familiar with; and (C) some reference to published academic work on this topic.
If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0.
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