LING6013 Current Issues in Language Teaching Methodology

Module Aims

• give students a detailed overview of current issues in ML teaching methodology such as for example Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and technology enhanced language learning, • study the implementation and adaptation of methodologies in the light of appropriate methodology • give students the opportunity to assess diverse forms of influence on language planning on education • allow students to assess their previous knowledge and practice in the light of specific learner groups • study and apply new trends in designing teaching materials, including genre-based teaching (both traditional and digital) and the use of corpora for language teaching

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• how to develop on existing knowledge on language teaching gained in previous academic study, including LING 6012, and practice
• issues of implementation and adaptation to diverse contexts of LT methodologies
• how to design a small research project that aims to investigate a pedagogic intervention and to inform teaching practice on the basis of empirical data
• the applications of applied linguistic concepts such as genre and corpus linguistics to the teaching of modern languages
• Links between theory and practice, teaching and pedagogic principles.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Communicate about language teaching and learning in a range of formats and registers, spoken and written, for a range of audiences;
• Identify, select and use a wide range of professional/ authentic materials from different sources;
• Access theoretical and research materials and assess relative strengths and weaknesses;
• Monitor your own progress and evaluate your understanding of key concepts;
• Develop and maintain course notes and bibliography;
• Use information technology where appropriate.

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• analyse current trends in language teaching methodology and critically assess their applicability to diverse contexts
• mediate between applied linguistic concepts and language teaching applications
• Select and evaluate relevant academic publications and discuss them critically;