Language for Education - EDU00018M
Module summary
This is a core module on the MA in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching and the MA in Applied Linguistics for English Language Teaching and is taught as a combined cohort.
Professional requirements
As per the requirement of entry to the MA in Applied Linguistics programmes, course participants should have a minimum one year’s teaching experience by the time they join the course.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Semester 1 2024-25 |
Module aims
- To introduce selected language concepts, theories and elements which are relevant to language teaching and learning, but which do not always figure in traditional language courses
- To introduce the idea that language and discourse structures can be (a) motivated, meaningful or purposeful and (b) flexible or fuzzy, rather than fixed or black and white
- To introduce ways in which language structure is used, with other concepts, to create meaningful discourse and interactions
Module learning outcomes
Subject content
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Be aware of language-related and social topics that are important, but currently problematic, with respect to second language education.
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To demonstrate an awareness of how the structure of English relates to the teaching and learning of English.
Academic and graduate skills
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Engage critically with academic and language teaching publications
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Formulate critical and balanced arguments orally and in writing
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Participate in group work and problem-solving activities
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Demonstrate effective planning and time management
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Word-process, use a concordancer, manage files, use e-mail, VLE and the Web
Module content
Week 1 Introduction to Language for Education and Applied Linguistics
Week 2 Sounds and learning literacy
Week 3 The lexicon: Vocabulary, multiword units, collocations, and corpora
Week 4 Grammar
Week 5 Conversation analysis
Week 6 AI and Machine Learning in Language Education
Week 7 Pragmatics
Week 8 Register and genre
Week 9 Text, context, and schema
Week 10 Language learning and interlanguage
Week 11 Revision and assignment planning
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
The module will be assessed by an essay of 3500 words (=/- 10%) on a topic related to the module content, and demonstrating the learning outcomes.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Individual written feedback reports with follow-up tutor discussion if necessary. The feedback is returned to students in line with university policy. Please check the Guide to Assessment, Standards, Marking and Feedback for more information.
Indicative reading
Jones, R.H.(2015). Discourse Analysis. A resource book for students. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
Mullany, L. & Stockwell, P. (2015). Introducing English Language. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
Schmitt, N. (Ed.) (2010). An introduction to Applied Linguistics (2nd ed.). London: Arnold.
Yule, G. (1996). Pragmatics. Oxford: OUP.