News feedsMA in English Language Teaching: Online
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| Programme length: | The taught components of the programme are studied over two years (four semesters). The dissertation is written during semester five. |
| Entry requirements: | A good first degree (e.g. in UK upper second class honours) in a language or other relevant discipline, plus two years relevant professional experience related to English language teaching. International students must also meet the standard English language requirements of the University. |
Programme coordinator:
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Dr. Alasdair Archibald |
| Start date: | 5 October |
| Annual applications deadline: | 31 August |
| How to apply: | Application forms and instructions, or apply online Order a prospectus |
| Tuition fees for 2009/10 (reviewed annually): |
£6,600 |
| Funding: | Modern Languages Postgraduate Studentships |
Programme aims
This is a part-time, five semester programme studied entirely online which has been specially developed by the University of Southampton in collaboration with the British Council in Mexico. It provides you with postgraduate level study in a number of important areas of current theory and practice in applied linguistics and language teaching and provides a focussed route for English language teaching professionals who wish to develop advanced knowledge and skills in English language curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. It will give you the opportunity to reflect on your professional experience and update your theoretical and pedagogical knowledge in a flexible and well-supported learning environment.
Students who successfully complete the first four modules will be eligible for the Post Graduate Certificate in English Language Teaching: Online
Programme structure
In semester one, students will study core modules of Communicative Approaches to English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and Language Analysis for Teaching. In semester two, students study Communicative Methodology in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and E-Learning for English Language Teaching.
In semester three, students will study core modules of English as a World Language and Discourse Analysis. In semester four, students study Second Language Learning and a Research Skills module which will prepare you for the dissertation.
Students should expect a weekly commitment 10–12 hours of online study, chatroom seminars and online forums supported by 10 hours of private study.
The course concludes with a 15,000 to 20,000 word dissertation.
Programme design
Taking an innovative approach to online course design, the MA content includes, interactive 'learning objects', podcasts and video clips from lectures and seminars given by teaching and research staff at the University. There is also extensive use of discussion forums and synchronous communication with other students on your course, as well as the module tutors. Full reading lists are provided as well as access to the University library and its stock of e-books and journals.
Try out some sample course content and listen to a current student's view
Please note that you will need headphones/sound enabled on your computer to use the sample course content below:
An interview with an ELF researcher (from Module 2)
In these activities you will hear some extracts from an interview with Professor Jennifer Jenkins, a prominent researcher in the field of English as a lingua franca (ELF). You will examine some of the controversies that ELF has generated, explore the relationship between ELF and identity, and consider the future of ELF.
Social interaction and face (from Module 1)
In these activities you will consider the concept of 'face' examined by Brown and Levinson (1987) in their research into the origins of politeness. You will explore the associated ideas of positive and negative face, face threatening acts and strategies for doing face threatening acts.
Podcast
Nat, a current student on the MA in ELT: Online programme talks about the course.
Further information and an application pack are available from:
The Postgraduate Office
School of Humanities
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom
t +44 (0)23 8059 3406
e pghums@soton.ac.uk