University of York
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics for English Language Teaching
The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics for English Language Teaching in Language and Culture Studies is offered by University of York.
Program Length: 2 YEARS.
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics for English Language Teaching offered by the University of York
Study at a leading centre of excellence in applied linguistics and educationExtend your knowledge of the processes that underpin and facilitate language learningYou'll learn about new developments in applied linguistics research and will be able to reflect on these in light of your own practical expertise.This course is designed for those with experience of teaching English as a second language.
Course contentThis course is designed for applicants from the UK or overseas who wish to pursue a career in teaching English as a foreign language. You should have an equivalent of at least 12 months of classroom experience of teaching English on a full-time basis.You'll study the processes of language learning, with specific reference to learning English as a foreign language.ModulesYou will take a total of 180 credits, including four core modules, two option modules and a dissertation, which you will complete as part of the 60 credit Independent Study Module.Core modulesLanguage for Education (20 credits)Teaching and Learning Language (20 credits)Research Methods for Education I: Researching Questions (20 credits)Research Methods for Education II: Researching Answers (20 credits)
Option modulesYou will choose two option modules, including at least one from the following list:Teaching English for Academic Purposes (20 credits)Teaching World Englishes (20 credits)Testing and Assessment in English Language Teaching (20 credits)and up to one from the following list:Bilingualism (20 credits)Cross-linguistic Influences in Second Language Acquisition (20 credits)Discourse Analysis and Language Teaching (20 credits)Language Curriculum Design and Evaluation (20 credits)Psychology of Language and Language Learning (20 credits)Technology Enhanced Learning and Teaching (20 credits)Topics in Second Language Acquisition (20 credits)