Certificate level modules (core):
- TESOL: Principles and Practice (30 credits)
Examine how teaching principles come to life in the classroom through a blend of theory and practice. Discuss and implement developments in the TESOL classroom such as: exploratory practice, symbolic competence, EAL, intercultural communication, principled eclecticism and online teaching.
- Linguistics for English Language Teaching (30 credits)
Explore how a knowledge of linguistics can inform and enhance your teaching of English to speakers of other languages. Study up-to-date perspectives on language study and focus on topic areas such as syntax, lexis and semantics, pragmatics, register and genre and multimodality.
Diploma level module (core):
- The Research Process (30 credits)
Gain a comprehensive introduction to the research process as it relates to enquiry in TESOL and applied linguistics. Explore research methods and the research process which will help you in preparation of your dissertation.
Optional diploma level modules (choose one):
- Theories of Second Language Learning (30 credits)
Trace historical developments in the major theories of how second and foreign languages are learned.Start with an overview of the cognitive approach and cover each of the subsequent theories of language learning, including Acculturation Theory, Sociocultural Theory and important ideas around Identity. Consider how these ideas can translate into classroom practice.
- Corpus Linguistics for Language Teaching (30 credits)
Study the exciting and rapidly developing field of corpus linguistics, tailored to the needs and interests of TESOL/TEFL professionals. Develop a critical understanding of the nature and scope of corpus linguistics as an approach to language description and analysis. Learn how to use a selection of tools which have been developed to analyse corpora, and learn how to build your own corpus. Explore the ways in which the findings of corpus linguistics have been applied in the language classroom and in the preparation of teaching materials.
Dissertation level module (core):
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Based on project proposals negotiated during the diploma period, work independently but with support and directive guidance from an agreed supervisor. Apply knowledge, skills and experience developed earlier in the course by undertaking a substantial piece of research based on primary sources. Topics may include those related to classroom practice and language in use but must have a theoretical as well as a practical basis.
Please note that modules may vary from year to year. Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article.
