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UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD
School of Lifelong Education and Development
University Language Centre
Programme/course title: MA/MEd. TESOL and Applied Linguistics
Awarding and teaching University of Bradford
institution:
Final award: MA/MEd.
[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
level M]
Programme title: TESOL and Applied Linguistics
Programme approved /
accredited by:
Duration: One year full-time, up to five years part-time
Introduction
The programme has been specifically designed for those graduates who wish to
teach English to speakers of other languages, particularly abroad, and those
intending to work in administration in that and related fields. Participants are
expected to be attracted from a range of graduate backgrounds, each application to
be considered individually on its merits.
Programme Aims
The programme is intended to:
The main aims of this programme are to equip you with the knowledge and the tools
to enable you to work in a professional capacity in TESOL and to open up other
possibilities for further study, research and specialisation through taught modules,
project and practical work and research. The dissertation will be a thorough
investigation into an aspect of interest and relevance to the individual student, which
allows you to demonstrate, amongst other things, theoretical understanding, critical
awareness, analytical approaches and an understanding of the present state of
knowledge and research in whatever area is chosen.
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enable you to study topics essential to TESOL and current trends in those
topics.
provide a flexible programme of study that reflects and utilises areas of
tutor experience and expertise.
enhance and augment the development of skills improving own learning
and performance through the provision of a supportive and structured
learning environment which promotes sharing of expertise and learning
among students.
develop high-level subject knowledge and understanding which will assist
you to work at a more strategic level both in your current jobs and in your
future career/s abroad and within the UK.
prepare you for situations requiring you to influence and take
responsibility/accountability for major decision-making particularly with
respect to planning, monitoring and evaluating a strategy in information
handling, communicating and working with others within your professional
field.
develop critical and analytical problem-solving skills at a strategic level
which will assist you in addressing complex and key issues within your
employing organisations or with learners, monitoring and evaluating
critically as appropriate.
develop where necessary the ability to diagnose learners’ needs and
design learning programmes to meet those needs as required in your
employment.
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Discipline skills inter alia
locate and evaluate language teaching resources using a variety of media.
create own resources in a particular discipline for a particular target audience.
demonstrate mastery in the application and adaptation of methodologies,
materials theories
demonstrate mastery in research methodology and application of results.
develop critical assessment and evaluation skills in individual modules.
show how to take account of linguistic and cultural diversity in the practical
design and delivery of programmes in teaching.
apply practical systems in initial and remedial teaching.
Curriculum
The course is offered at the outset as a full-time one year course or a part-time
optional modules, (or five core modules and two options for students who have less
framework for developing advanced specialist and professional skills. All modules
are at M Level. The Theory of TESOL Practice is an optional module for students
with 2 years teaching experience and a core module for students who have less
experience.
The Masters qualification comprises 180 credits; 20/10 credits for each taught
module and 50 credits for the dissertation. Details about modules, including specific
learning outcomes, are available in the module descriptors.
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Postgraduate Certificate
Module Module Title Type Credits Level Study
Code period
LEDL40 1/2
Spoken English O 20 M
0D
LEDL40 Grammatical structure of 1/2
C 20 M
1D modern English
LEDL40 Second Language Acquisition
C 20 M 1/2
3D and Teaching Methodologies
LEDL40 The Theory of TESOL 1/2
C* 20 M
8D Practice
LEDL41 Language in its Social 1/2
O 20 M
1D Context
Postgraduate Diploma
Module Module Title Type Credits Level Study
Code period
LEDL40 1/2
ICT and Language Teaching O 20 M
2D
LEDL40 Discourse Analysis and 1/2
C 20 M
9D Stylistics
LEDL40 Sociolinguistic Perspectives 1/2
O 20 M
6D of ELT
LEDL40 1/2
Materials Development O 20 M
4D
LEDL41
Research Skills in Applied C 10 M 1&2
0M
Linguistics
Masters
Module Module Title Type Credits Level Study
Code period
LEDL40 2
Dissertation** C 50 M
7Z
The curriculum may change, subject to the University's course approval, monitoring
and review procedures.
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Teaching and Assessment Strategies
The course is a mixture of lectures, taught classes, seminars, workshops, project
and practical work with tutor input and support to enable students to complete
assignments and the dissertation. Set texts plus a variety of learning materials and
materials are to be complemented by reflective tasks and group exercises. Part time
Assessment Regulations
This Programme conforms to the standard University Assessment Regulations for
Postgraduate Programmes which are available at the following link:
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Ord_5_PG_Taught_Awards.html
Details of any exceptions to these regulations in this programme can be found at:
weblink.
Admission Requirements
The University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless of their
previous academic experience; offers are made following detailed consideration of
each individual application. Most important in the decision to offer a place is our
assessment of a candidate’s potential to benefit from their studies and of their ability
to succeed on this particular programme. Entrance requirements for each
programme will vary but consideration of your application will be based on a
combination of your formal academic qualifications and other relevant experience.
If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be
equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this
learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified modules contained
within the curriculum. Please talk to us if you do not fit the standard pattern of entry
qualifications.
The University of Bradford has always welcomed applications from disabled
students, and these will be considered on the same academic grounds as are
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applied to all applicants. If you have some form of disability you may wish to contact
the programme leader before you apply.
Applicants must have
a first degree, normally with a classification of at least second class from an
approved University or an equivalent institution or
Overseas applicants will normally have a minimum of IELTS 6.5 normally with a
minimum of 6.0 in each component.
Students who have a Trinity LTCL Diploma (awarded after January 2006) or the
University of Cambridge DELTA (but not the older DipTEFLA) may join the course
with advanced standing. This would mean that they could join the programme after
the end of Semester 1. Please note that to take advantage of this advanced standing
the qualification providing the advanced standing must be less than eight years old
at the point of completion of the MA TESOL.
Learning Resources
The JB Priestley Library on the city campus and our specialist libraries in the School
of Health Studies and the School of Management provide a wide range of printed
and electronic resources to support your studies. We offer quiet study space if you
want to work on your own, and group study areas for the times when you need to
discuss work with fellow students. Subject librarians for each School provide training
sessions and individual guidance in finding the information you need for your
assignment, and will help you organise your references properly.
Student PC clusters can be found in all our libraries and elsewhere on the campus.
Many of these are open 24/7. You can also use the University's wireless network to
access the internet from your own laptop. Most of our online journals are available
on the internet (both on and off campus), and you can also access your University
email account, personal information and course-related materials this way.
Staff are on hand during the daytime to help you if you get stuck, and there is a 24/7
IT helpline available.
The University Language Centre Resource Centre is open 9.30 – 6.00pm during
Semesters 1 and 2 and from 10 to 5pm the rest of the year. The Centre provides a
wide range of support including social learning events and language support
material.
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Student Support and Guidance
Course Team
Support for you personally and in your course of study, will be provided both by the
University and the Course Team. You will be allocated a personal tutor who is
someone with whom you will be able to talk about any academic or personal
concerns. The School will ensure that there is someone available with whom you
feel comfortable to help and support you. You will be provided with a comprehensive
series of handbooks that you can consult on a range of learning issues and your
course tutors will be available to consult on subject specific queries.
Students’ Union
We value the feedback provided by students and collaborate with the Students’
Union, through a system of course representatives and formal staff student liaison
committees, so that any issues you wish to raise are addressed rapidly.
The Students’ Union and the University of Bradford work in partnership to provide
confidential counselling and welfare services where you can get help with any aspect
of your personal or academic life. Student Financial and Information Services (part
of the Hub) will provide you with information about a diverse range of issues such as
council tax, personal safety and tourist information. International Students can
access a range of additional advice and support services through the Student’s
Union.
Careers and Employability
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability
and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available
throughout the course from Career Development Services including help to find part-
time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies.
Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the
extensive resources on the web site www.careers.brad.ac.uk.
Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring
options and refining skills of job-hunting.
This is a vocational programme for students who are already engaged in TESOL.
The gaining of this qualification provides the recipient with many more opportunities
for employment and career progression. Students are encouraged to take up
opportunities to discuss their career prospects with the university careers service.
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concerns you may have about adjustments that you may need, whether these relate
to study, personal care or other issues. For more information contact the Disability
Service by phoning: 01274 233739 or via email: disabilities@bradford.ac.uk
Further Information:
For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact
Admissions.
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