Postgraduate Course: Theory and practice of second language teaching (EDUA11205)
Course Outline
| School |
Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Education |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course is suitable for those who:
* have a thorough understanding of the English language at degree level
* have no teaching experience
* want a theory-based preparation for the language teaching profession
The course will cover:
* theory of TESOL and language learning
* case study: analysis of practice
* applying theory to practice with teaching experience
* action research
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
Students are required to purchase the core texts marked in bold. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, students will have demonstrated the ability to:
* evaluate the theoretical principles on of TESOL methodology
* analyse observed classes from a theoretical point of view
* apply language teaching theory to their own teaching
* apply action research theory to teaching experience
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Assessment Information
Assignments
* a 2500-word essay on language teaching/learning theory, demonstrating an ability to analyse and evaluate the theoretical principles on of TESOL methodology
* the 1500-word reflective journal from case-studies, demonstrating an ability to analyse and evaluate classes from a theoretical point of view
Presentation
* a 10-minute presentation on the teaching experience, demonstrating an ability to apply language teaching theory to their own teaching, and carry out action research which will inform the 2500 asssignment.
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| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Joan Cutting
Tel: (0131 6)51 6324
Email: joan.cutting@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Hazel Cuthbert
Tel: (0131 6)51 6046
Email: Hazel.Cuthbert@ed.ac.uk |
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