Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Information and Communications Technology

In semester one, you’ll deepen your understanding of TESOL. You’ll focus on how people learn languages, how to describe and explain language to learners and the approaches you can take to teaching reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

You’ll then expand your knowledge in semester two. You’ll choose from a range of optional modules that focus on the use of technology in language learning, covering topics such as digital learning environments, gamification, the factors affecting staff and student technology adoption, making digital materials and the theoretical basis of technology-enhanced language learning.

Throughout the year, you’ll use the knowledge and skills you gain to carry out a small-scale piece of research related to your own interests within education. You’ll submit this dissertation by the end of the year.

If you choose to study part-time, you’ll study over a longer period and take fewer modules in each year.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Dissertation 60 credits
• Learning and Teaching in TESOL 30 credits
• Investigating Language for TESOL 30 credits

Optional modules

• Technology Enhanced Language Learning 30 credits
• Design and Evaluation of Digital Learning Environments 30 credits
• Digital Learning in Practice 30 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Information and Communications Technology MA Full Time in the course catalogue

For more information on typical modules, read Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Information and Communications Technology MA Part Time in the course catalogue

Learning and teaching

We use a range of teaching and learning methods including seminars, tutorials, group work and lectures. Specialist modules also use online learning to give you hands-on experience of using online teaching materials.

However, independent study is an important aspect of this programme, either alone or in a group, as it allows you to develop key research, analysis and communication skills and develop your own ideas.

Assessment

Most of our modules are assessed through written assignments. To help you prepare, you’ll be able to submit a draft to your tutor for comment beforehand, and we offer other forms of support as well. You’ll also complete group projects and project reports.