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Applied Linguistics and TESOL – (M.A.)
Newcastle University
School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences
| Application Deadline: | Applications are considered throughout the year | ||
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Newcastle University
The MA consists of compulsory and optional taught modules (120 credits) and a dissertation or a software portfolio, involving the design, production and evaluation of teaching materials (60 credits).
The modules you can choose are informed by your level of teaching experience. If you are an experienced teacher you take modules covering: TESOL theory and practice; research methods in applied linguistics; and choose from a range of specialist modules.
If you have little or no teaching experience your modules may include: an introduction to TESOL; core issues in second language acquisition; and research methods in applied linguistics.
You then choose from a range of specialist modules such as: computer-assisted language learning (CALL); discourse analysis; second language acquisition; TESOL for young learners; thinking skills in ELT; language testing and assessment; cross-cultural communication; teacher development; English as a lingua franca; the English writing system; bilingualism and bilingual education; and counselling.
Contents
Compulsory modules:
ALT8001 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
ALT8098 Dissertation or
ALT8099 Software Portfolio
Optional and Specialist modules:
module choices are informed by your level of teaching experience and chosen specialisms;
ALT8084 Introduction to TESOL
ALT8016 Computer Assisted Language Learning
ALT8043 Pedagogical Grammar and Lexis
ALT8094 Core Issues in Second Language Acquisition
ALT8095 Understanding Second Language Classroom Interaction
ALT8096 Thinking Skills in ELT
ALT8100 English Writing Systems
ALT8101 TESOL for Young Learners
ALT8102 Task-based Language Teaching and Assessment
ALT8104 Teacher Development for TESOL
ALT8107 Discourse Analysis for New Teachers
ALT8108 An Introduction to Corpus Linguistics
CCC8001 The Social Psychology of Communication
CCC8015 Sociolinguistics
CCC8042 Culture and Intercultural Communication in Eng Lang Education
CCC8043 International Business Talk and Interaction
CCC8077 Professional Communication
CCC8086 Language and Cross Cultural Communication
CCC8087 English in the World: Global and Cross Cultural Issues Surrounding English as a 'Lingua Franca'
CCC8090 Introduction to Psycholinguistics
EDU6000 Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
EDU8042 Counselling, Culture and Communication
EDU8046 Developing Thinking Skills
EDU8119 British Studies
EDU8170 Leadership and Strategic Management
NCL3008 Advance Career Development
NCL8007 Career Development for Masters Level Students
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
You should have at least a second-class (2.2) Honours degree or an international equivalent, preferably in a language subject, but other degrees may be considered. We consider applications from candidates with more than two years of teaching experience as well as those with little or no teaching experience. Applicants whose first language is not English should have IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other sub sections, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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