College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Issues in English Language Teaching
Module EFPM313 for 2021/2
Module EFPM313 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
EFPM313: Issues in English Language Teaching
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
This module aims to enable students to:
- explore and develop a critical perspective on current debates relating to the role of English as a Lingua Franca and the relationship between TESOL, power and ideologies;
- critically review and contribute personal views on current approaches to the teaching of culture in the language classroom;
- examine characteristics of Content and Language Integrated Learning;
- develop knowledge of and personal perspectives on individualization, differentiation and mixed ability teaching;
- examine and evaluate perspectives and pedagogical models which reflect authenticity of text and task in the classroom;
- explore current and personal views on the use of critical materials;
- explore an issue emerging from their own context
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. demonstrate a critical awareness of current debates and new insights relating to issues at the forefront of the discipline of TESOL concerning the role of English as a Lingua Franca and the relationship between TESOL and ideologies; 2. demonstrate a conceptual understanding of how culture is defined and theoretically constructed in relation to language learning; 3. show understanding of the implications and practical considerations relating to Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL); 4. develop professional knowledge of individualization, differentiation and mixed ability teaching; 5. demonstrate a critical understanding of different perspectives on authenticity; |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 6. demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of specific needs and learner diversity in language education; 7. explain and justify the rationale behind choice of approach for language teaching and materials; |
Personal and Key Skills | 8. engage in independent study and group/pair work; 9. critically analyse relevant academic literature; and 10. demonstrate self-direction and originality in both independent and collaborative work. |