University of Sunderland

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Combined Subjects (Major, Dual and Minor)

* Exceptions may apply.  Please see Fees and Finance for further information.

Introduction

Click here to go to the Combined Subjects Homepage.

The Combined Subjects degree provides an opportunity to study TESOL with another subject as a major, minor or dual combination.

Major
The major route will provide opportunities to critically explore issues related to the ways in which the English Language and intercultural competence can be described, discussed and investigated by learners and teachers in TESOL contexts.

Students will also critically review and evaluate current principles and practices in TESOL in a wide range of classroom and community contexts and pursue an in depth study of a selected TESOL area.

Dual
The dual route will offer opportunities to critically explore issues related to the ways in which the English language can be described and discussed by learners and teachers in TESOL contexts. It will also allow students to either further explore intercultural competence or to pursue an in depth study in a selected TESOL area.

Minor
The minor route will offer opportunities to critically explore issues related to the ways in which the English Language can be described and discussed by learners and teachers in TESOL contexts and to review and evaluate current principles and practices in TESOL.

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Course Content

Level 1

• Effective e-Learning
• Effective Learning
• Information Skills
• EAP, French, German, Spanish
• Principles and Practice of TESOL (the context)
• Talking about English and Culture

Level 2

• Principles and Practice of TESOL 2*
• Psychology of Language Learning
• Students as Tutors

Level 3

• Principles and Practice of TESOL:International Perspectives
• Language Learning and Intercultural Competence
• TESOL Dissertation*

*core for students taking dissertation/projrect in TESOL

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Entry Requirements

Our typical offer will be in the region of 260 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels/AVCE or equivalent (e.g.1 x AVCE double award).

We accept Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above which must include Mathematics and English Language or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.

IELTS 6.5; TOEFL 575 or equivalent for all international students using English as an additional language and attendance at our EAP Summer School.

Scottish Highers: Our typical offer will be in the region of 260 points.

Irish Leaving Certificate: Our typical offer will be in the region of 260 points.

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Fees and Finance

The fees for this course are as specified in the table at the top of the page.

Please note that different fees apply to students studying for "Equivalent or Lower Qualifications" (ELQs). For more information about ELQs, please see the page Information for applicants who already have an HE Qualification.

For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.

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Teaching and Assessment

As experienced Language teachers ourselves the staff are committed to making learning as interesting and as relevant as possible.

All our modules are designed to provide a variety of learning experiences ranging from the traditional lecture to project based activity, participatory workshops and course specific online discussion groups.

Assessment will include essays, oral presentations to classmates, problem solving within a case study, the development of a classroom ideas resource book and micro teaching.

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Work Experience

In Level 2 all our TESOL students will have the opportunity to take the module 'Students as Tutors' in the local community and will thus have some experience of teaching in a small scale but high impact context.

All students registering for this module have regular support meetings with the module tutor and other students.

All of our students will be asked to work with students who use English as just one of their languages as part of the Principles and Practice of TESOL modules at Levels 2 and 3.

These structured opportunities to plan and micro teach English are an integral part of each module and will give you the opportunity to learn from your own life experiences.

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Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities for Sunderland graduates are excellent.

TESOL provides huge opportunities for work here in the UK and around the world.

Training providers of internationally recognised qualifications are becoming more selective about applicants.

The Combined Subjects TESOL qualification will provide graduates with the opportunity to compete for first level posts and to provide strong applications for higher qualifications.

For further details of where this subject might lead please contact the Careers and Employability Service on (0191) 5152920 or visit their webpage at

http://my.sunderland.ac.uk/web/services/oc/ahome

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Supplemental Information

This programme provide you with the opportunity to consider working in a variety of careers. TESOL can open a door to the world for you and job opportunities nationally and internationally are growing year by year. 

This is the course for you if you seek a career in English language teaching and know exactly where you want to work. 

This is the course for you if you seek a career in teaching the English language but are unsure in which context. It is also the course for you if you are interested in learning more about how people learn a new language but aren't sure yet if you want to teach English or not.
 
As a student of TESOL you will work with staff who have considerable international experience. You will work alongside students from many different countries and thus will learn about state of the art facilities across the world.

You will spend time in our Language Centre examining a wide range of TESOL learning materials available to our students. You will also use our Computer Assisted Language Learning materials and have access to subscription paid Internet resources used by learners and teachers of English.

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Facilities

*World Class Web/Design Tools*
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.

Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.

CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.

Further information is available from:

http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/
For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.

If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.

Please visit:

http://www.student-software.co.uk/

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Related Courses

• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Distance Learning
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - PT

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