Linguistics and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Bachelor's degree

In Telford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Telford

  • Duration

    3 Years

TESOL & Linguistics seeks to equip you with the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills you need to work in the contemporary ESOL/EFL classroom. It also aims to develop in you the personal and professional values needed to achieve academic and practical success in the area of linguistics. We use humanistic teaching methods and a flexible and vocationally relevant curriculum that is flexible, responsive to student need and vocationally relevant.

At the end of your studies, you may have the opportunity to gain the Trinity College London CertTESOL qualification.

The study of TESOL & Linguistics gives you the opportunity to develop a detailed understanding of the nature of language and how it works. You will look at the processes involved in language learning, and current language teaching approaches, and will put these approaches into practice. You will also look at language and society, language and gender and language and the mind, as well as examining the building blocks of language – syntax and morphology.

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Location

Start date

Telford (Shropshire)
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Level 3 Southwater One, Southwater Sqare, Southwater Way, TF3 4JG

Start date

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About this course



an appreciation of the nature of, and processes involved in, language learning and teaching, as well as issues relating to cultural diversity.

an understanding of the structure and application of English in a variety of forms and contexts, and an ability to apply your knowledge practically and analytically in a variety of English Language/language learning environments.
an awareness of the applicability of current language teaching approaches in order to provide/manage appropriate learning environments, and identify/employ suitable learning objectives, methods, materials, activities & technologies.
the capacity to think critically, argue convincingly, and express yourself clearly and coherently in spoken and written modes.
the ability to manage and improve your own independent research and study skills to maintain currency of knowledge and improve efficiency of learning.
the expertise required to progress to related studies at postgraduate level, and the skills and knowledge necessary for successful employment.

2019 Entry

BBC from ‘A’ levels
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade DMM
BTEC QCF Diploma grade D*D*
Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
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Subjects

  • TESOL
  • Teaching Skills
  • Teaching Methods
  • English
  • Teaching
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Course programme

The TESOL & Linguistics course consists of a suite of closely linked modules that build on each other.

Year 1 introduces the fundamental concepts of linguistics and language study. You explore the sounds of language, the key design principles which underpin word and sentence structure and a range of issues in applied linguistics. You look at the process and practicalities of learning foreign languages, and start to develop your practical teaching skills.

Year 2 deepens your appreciation of how language works, and develops your practical teaching skills. You acquire a better understanding of the use and analysis of learning and teaching methods, and you also undertake short periods of teaching practice. You continue to investigate the process of second language acquisition, and the structure and use of language in a variety of real-life contexts, with particular reference to English.

Year 3 explores in greater detail aspects of structural and applied linguistics, and takes your teaching skills to advanced levels. You develop competence in designing learning activities and materials. You are given the opportunity to undertake a research project of your choice either in Linguistics or TESOL, and to opt for an extended teaching placement, and the Trinity College London CertTESOL.

Linguistics and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Price on request