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Teaching English as a Foreign Language I

Aims

The aim of the module is to introduce students to teaching English as a Foreign Language, covering:

  • language learning methods used in TEFL, including theories of second language acquisition and psychological approaches
  • controversial topics such as the spread of World Englishes, the development of a Lingua Franca Core and the appropriate model of English to be used in the classroom
  • learner profiles and the aspects of English that pose difficulties

At the end of this module, students will typically have a sound knowledge of       

    • TEFL methods and approaches throughout the 20th century to the present day
    • the political controversies arising from English as a world language, including language death and linguistic imperialism
    • World Englishes – which model(s) of English are / should be taught.
    • models of language learning
    • theories of language acquisition as relevant to the language classroom, including sociocultural and psychological considerations
    • the language system, i.e. be able to describe features of English and so explain mistakes 
    • the typical linguistic problems that learners experience 

In addition, you will gain experience in creating a written ‘learner profile’. This task (which is part of the summative assessment) mirrors an assessment task required for the University of Cambridge’s Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), an internationally-recognised teaching qualification. 

  

NOTE: this module does not provide a qualification in teaching English as a foreign language. However, it is excellent preparation for professional TEFL qualifications.

About this module

  • Module name
    Teaching English as a Foreign Language I
  • Course code
    E02I (LAN00002I)
  • Teacher
    James Chantry
  • Term(s) taught
    Spring-Summer
  • Credits
    20