The MA in Linguistics for English Language Teaching is designed to bridge the divide between linguistic theories and language teaching practices. It provides a solid theoretical basis in linguistics and theories of language development for both teachers and graduates intending to become teachers, in a way which will enable you to see how to apply theoretical ideas in the language classroom and develop expertise for language teaching. The course covers core topics in linguistics and language teaching, and allows further exploration of the areas of language development and use. You will be trained in research methods and in the associated skills to plan, execute and write up an independent research project of your own choice under the guidance of a personal supervisor.
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LING5029M | Dissertation in Linguistics | 45 | 1 Jan to 31 Aug | PFP |
| LING5400M | Foundations of Phonetics and Phonology | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| LING5410M | Foundations of Syntax | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| LING5440M | Approaches to Linguistics and Language Acquisition | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LING5450M | Methodology in Language Teaching | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| LING5460M | Language Teaching in Practice | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING5470M | Academic Skills in Linguistics | 15 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates need to pass ONE of LING5400M or LING5410M to be eligible for an award.
Candidates may study up to 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC5256M | Technology Enhanced Language Learning | 30 | Not running in 202425 | |
| EDUC5982M | Teaching English for Academic Purposes | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING5025M | Topics in Phonetics and Phonology | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING5035M | Topics in Syntax | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING5290M | Second Language Acquisition | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LING5621M | Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates may study up to 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC5914M | Corpus Linguistics in the Classroom | 15 | 1 Mar to 31 May | |
| MODL5016M | Managing Business Across Cultures | 15 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
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