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| 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 | ||
You take taught modules in language and communication (60 credits) from a selection that may include: language and cross-cultural communication; English in the world; sociolinguistics; the social psychology of communication; and cultural and intercultural communication in English language education. You also take 60 credits of modules from the applied linguistics specialism, which may include: an introduction to Corpus linguistics; English writing systems; bilingualism and bilingual education; and discourse analysis for teachers.
Teaching is by lectures, case-based workshops, interactive seminars, and individual tutorials. Assessment is by course work (examinations, oral presentations and submitted work) and the research portfolio. The research portfolio (60 credits) is different from a conventional dissertation. It consists of a set of research files where you discuss the theoretical background and methodological approaches to cross-cultural communication, and conduct a supervised research project in this area.
Compulsory modules:
CCC8026 Research Portfolio
CCC8086 Language and Cross Cultural Communication
Optional modules:
Language and Communication modules:
CCC8001 The Social Psychology of Communication
CCC8015 Sociolinguistics
CCC8042 Cultural and Intercultural Communication in English Language Education
CCC8043 International Business Talk and Interaction
CCC8044 Cross-Cultural Cognition and Bilingualism
CCC8077 Professional Communication
CCC8087 English in the World: Global and Cross-Cultural Issues surrounding English as a Lingua Franca
CCC8088 Culture, Interculturality and Identity
CCC8090 Introduction to Psycholinguistics
Applied Linguistics modules:
ALT8001 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
ALT8006 Computer Assisted Language Learning
ALT8043 Pedagogical Grammar and Lexis
ALT8084 Introduction to TESOL
ALT8094 Core Issues in Second Language Acquisition
ALT8095 Understanding Second Language Classroom Interaction
ALT8096 Thinking Skills In ELT
ALT8100 English Writing Systems
ALT8102 Task-based Language Teaching and Assessment
ALT8107 Discourse Analysis for New Teachers
ALT8108 An Introduction to Corpus Linguistics
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testA minimum of a good second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject although language and linguistics, communication studies, TESOL, translation, psychology, or modern languages are preferred. Applicants whose first language is not English should have a minimum of 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.
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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