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English, Globalization and Language Policy – (M.A.)
Institute of Education, University of London
Dept of Culture, Communication and Media
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Institute of Education, University of London
This masters degree will:
* increase your understanding of key concepts and issues related to world Englishes and English language education globally
* provide insight into a wide range of perspectives on these issues in social, theoretical and educational terms
* develop your capacity to analyse, evaluate and synthesise primary and secondary sources
* help you to design research on world Englishes
* develop your aptitude for sustained and independent argument about world Englishes and English language education.
Features
This masters degree provides the opportunity to:
* discuss and debate issues related to world Englishes and English language education worldwide
* reflect on your own work in the light of current theory and research in world Englishes and English language education
* plan new possibilities for professional activity in the future.
Want to start your masters degree in October? Find out more and apply now at ioe.ac.uk/masters
Contents
Core topics
- English in diverse world contexts
- Sociolinguistics and language in society
Related topics
- Discourse, society and culture
- Multilingual and multicultural London
- Issues and options in language teacher development
- The second language learning experience
- Technology and language teaching and learning
- Learning, education and development
- Education and development in Asia
- Educational traditions and systems in Europe
How are you assessed?
By coursework assignments of approximately 5,000 words and a 20,000-word dissertation or 10,000-word report.
Attendance
Face-to-face daytime and evening sessions
Length of programme
One year full-time or two years part-time
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A good first degree or equivalent and appropriate teaching and/or management experience in the provision of English teaching in a world context. Candidates with less experience should have an outstanding academic record and should demonstrate relevant insight into global and/or culturally diverse aspects of English and English language education.
Proficiency in English requirements
For all masters programmes, if your first language is not English, the Institute will need proof of your proficiency in English (IELTS 7.0 - 6.0 writing, 6.5 reading; TOEFL 650 - paper, 280 - computer, 114 - internet; or Cambridge Certificate in the Proficiency of English Grade A or B).
Visas
Overseas students made an offer of a place will require sufficient time to gain a visa to study in the UK. We advise early application at least six weeks prior to the start of the programme. If your application is received later than this we will usually consider it for the next available entry point.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 650 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 280 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 114 |
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