Module manager: Professor Diane Pecorari
Email: D.Pecorari@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 Jan to 31 Mar View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module will introduces you English-medium education (EME), a fast-spreading educational phenomenon. You will critically examine and assess the theories, ideologies and policies underlying the shift to EME in variedglobal contexts; examine approaches to supporting student learning through the medium of English from primary through tertiary levels; consider the social and ethical dimensions of EME, as well as evidence for its effectiveness; and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of EME in one global context of interest.
Upon successful completion of the module you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the nature and impact of the spread of EME globally;
2. Distinguish between EME and other forms of English language education in bilingual/multilingual contexts;
3. Critically evaluate theories and ideologies which underpin policy, curriculum and practice in EME;
4. Identify, describe and evaluate different pedagogic approaches to EME as practised with different age groups and in different subject areas;
5. Read, evaluate and set in context the research literature on Present examples of high-quality research and enable students to reflect critically on EME.
On successful completion of the module you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the nature and impact of the spread of EME, and of the theories and ideologies that underpin it;
2. Articulate an understanding of how student learning can be supported in diverse EME contexts;
3. Identify and use relevant research literature to increase their understanding of EME;
4. Describe the implementation of EME in contrasting global/educational context and analyse its relative merits and limitations
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module you will be able to:
1. critically consider theories, procedures and techniques of teaching and learning through the medium of English in relation to your own context;
2. investigate an area of EME using appropriate research methods and skills;
3. demonstrate independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Seminar | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Independent online learning hours | 39.5 | ||
| Private study hours | 100 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 10.5 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
Week 3 or 4 – staff feedback on student oral presentations
Week 6 – feedback on student assignment plans, in pairs
Feedback will be provided on student presentations and assignment plans.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Delivery of a presentation on an aspect of English-medium instruction and a critique thereof. | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 7/31/2024
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