Course Title
MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

School
Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages

Campus
Regent

Mode of Attendance
Full-time

Length of Course
1 Year

Start Date
September

UCAS Code
P035446

Introduction
A new course for 2007 the MA TESOL is a programme which brings together practical and theoretical aspects of linguistics, teaching, training and management. The course is designed for:

ELT practitioners
Employers in language teaching institutions
Language learners
Language learning policy makers
Those who wish to pursue further academic study in TESOL and Applied Linguistics

Course Content
The MA TESOL has a strong practical and vocational nature balanced with a rigorous academic framework providing a unique opportunity for students to study on a distinctive course. The course allows students to choose from a flexible range of options focusing on:

The educational and administrative side of TESOL
Academic theory as applied to the English Language and English Language teaching
The practical aspects of delivering courses in ESOL

Core modules:
Language and Learning: Description and Analysis
Current Developments in Language Teaching
Dissertation

Option modules:
Educational Management in TESOL
Cross-Cultural Communication
English Language Teaching Methodology: Theory and Practice
Testing and Assessment
Media and Technology
Sociolinguistics
Languages for Specific Purposes
Materials Development
Translation Theory
Written Discourse Analysis
Creole Linguistics

The module leader of the "Media and Technology" module has developed a whole series of learning videos that have become a popular site for ELT practioners who want to use technology in their teaching. You can access the site at www.teachertrainingvideos.com/

Teaching
The main mode of teaching is weekly two-hour sessions for each module, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical sessions and workshops. There is also independent student-directed study, including work for the Report or Dissertation.

Assessment
Assessment modes include essays, oral presentations, case studies and dissertation. There are no formal examinations.

Associated Careers
The course is intended to enable you to progress as advanced ELT practitioners and managers. You will have the training to make significant contributions to your professional context as instructors, managers and researchers.

Entry Requirements
You are normally required to have a good first degree or equivalent. Mature candidates with demonstrable relevant work experience and relevant professional qualifications (eg CELTA, DELTA) are welcomed. You may apply for exemption from one module if you have the DELTA or the Trinity Diploma. If you did not receive your first degree in English, an IELTS Certificate with an average score of 6.5 (or equivalent) is generally required or TOEFL score of 600 (paper)/250 (computer)/ 92 with 20 in reading and writing elements (Internet).


Additional Information
For course specific enquiries please contact the course leader:

Michelle Laufer
Telephone: +44 (0)207 911 5000 (extension 2074)
Email: lauferm@westminster.ac.uk