Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA - 2019/0
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGCert | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) |
| PGDip | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | PPA63027 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
| Part-time | PPA63028 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - School of Literature and Languages
Programme Leader
BOND Anita (Lit & Langs)
Date of production/revision of spec
23/11/2021
Educational aims of the programme
- Advance students' knowledge and understanding of the grammatical, lexical and phonological structures and stylistic registers of English and how they work together in producing effective communication
- Introduce students to theoretical issues in TESOL through an exploration of scholarly writing in the field and to the application of these theories within the TESOL classroom
- Promote critical engagement with concepts, theories and practices associated with English language teaching through reflection and evaluation
- Provide a theoretical and methodological framework within which students can take responsibility for their own learning and formulate and address their own research questions
- Provide opportunities for students to create and carry out a project of significant complexity in the field of TESOL
- Foster reflective practice
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Describe and explain the underlying grammatical, lexical and phonological structures of the English language | K | PGCert, PGDip, MA | |
| Demonstrate understanding of the way communication is constructed, maintained or repaired through English | K | PGCert, PGDip, MA | |
| Evaluate theoretical issues relevant to second language acquisition and learning | K | PGCert, PGDip, MA | |
| Critically assess the principles underpinning curriculum design, language teaching methodology and materials selection | K | PGDip, MA | |
| Demonstrate understanding of the main issues relevant to testing and assessment of language learning | K | PGDip, MA | |
| Apply the principles which underpin the design and implementation of research projects in English language teaching | K | MA | |
| Demonstrate high level learning and problem-solving skills | C | PGCert, PGDip, MA | |
| Reflect upon the knowledge gained and incorporate this into independent learning strategies and practical classroom practice | C | PGCert, PGDip, MA | |
| Formulate and address research questions relating to the field of study | C | PGDip, MA | |
| Create and carry out a project of significant complexity in the field of TESOL | C | MA | |
| Critically appreciate and evaluate theories of language acquisition and learning, curriculum design, teaching methodologies and apply this | C | ||
| Apply theoretically informed understandings to various contexts in TESOL | P | PGCert, PGDip, MA | |
| Critically assess the appropriate approaches for applying teaching and learning strategies within various TESOL contexts | P | PGDip, MA | |
| Apply appropriate English language teaching methodologies in various TESOL contexts | P | PGDip, MA | |
| Evaluate and apply appropriate methods of assessment and testing in language teaching | P | PGDip, MA | |
| Display competence in a range of skills at postgraduate level, including advanced analysis and synthesis of arguments, presentation, conducting independent research | P | MA | |
| Work both independently and with others in order to achieve common goals | T | PGCert, PGDip, MA | |
| Manage learning self-critically | T | PGCert, PGDip, MA | |
| Critically evaluate research using appropriate theoretical and/or methodological frameworks | T | PGDip, MA | |
| Organise and manage a research project of significant complexity | T | MA |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7*. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
*some programmes may contain up to 30 credits at FHEQ level 6.
Part-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied part-time over three academic years, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7*. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
*some programmes may contain up to 30 credits at FHEQ level 6.
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
If you’re studying this programme full time, you’ll take three compulsory modules and one optional module each semester, and submit your dissertation in September of your first year.
Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELAM006 | SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND LEARNING | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ELAM007 | ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR TEACHERS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ELAM008 | PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY FOR TEACHERS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ELAM009 | LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODOLOGY | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ELAM010 | CURRICULUM DESIGN | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
If you’re studying this programme part time, you’ll take four compulsory modules in your first year and two compulsory and two optional modules in your second year. You’ll also have the option to submit your dissertation either at the end of the summer in your second year, or by the end of the summer in your third year.
Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
If you’re studying this programme part time, you’ll take four compulsory modules in your first year and two compulsory and two optional modules in your second year. You’ll also have the option to submit your dissertation either at the end of the summer in your second year, or by the end of the summer in your third year.
Year 3 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELAM020 | DISSERTATION | Compulsory | 60 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 3 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
If you’re studying this programme part time, you’ll take four compulsory modules in your first year and two compulsory and two optional modules in your second year. You’ll also have the option to submit your dissertation either at the end of the summer in your second year, or by the end of the summer in your third year.
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
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