Second Language Teaching
Module code: EN7521
This module focuses on contemporary approaches to English Language Teaching (ELT) and key aspects of ELT methodology. You'll study the principles underlying a wide range of approaches and techniques for the teaching of language, and will have the opportunity to relate these to your own professional context.
Topics covered
- Current issues in English Language Teaching
- Theories and applications in skills teaching
- Methods and approaches
- Learning strategies and learner autonomy
- Learner variables
- Psycholinguistic perspectives
- Models of second language acquisition
- How classroom language learning is achieved
Learning
- 5 hours of lectures
- 10 hours of seminars
- 2 hours of tutorials
- 5 hours of project supervision
- 128 hours of guided independent study
Assessment
- Assignment, 3,000 word essay (100%)
OR
A joint assignment of 6,000 words when combined with EN7522 Second Language Learning.