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MA English Language Teaching

De Montfort University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The MA English Language Teaching program at De Montfort University is designed for individuals who want to become expert language teachers. The course covers various aspects of teaching English as a second language, including linguistics, teaching methods, and classroom management. Students will learn how to create engaging lesson plans, assess student progress, and adapt their teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the field of English language teaching.

Additional Information

The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical teaching experiences. Students will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by teaching English to learners of different ages and proficiency levels. The course is designed for individuals who are passionate about teaching English and want to pursue a career in this field.

Unlock Your Potential as an English Language Teacher at De Montfort University

De Montfort University is an excellent choice for individuals who want to pursue a career in English language teaching. The university has a strong reputation for producing skilled teachers and linguists, and its location in Leicester provides students with access to diverse cultural experiences. Students will benefit from the university's state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and opportunities for practical teaching experience.

Why You Should Study This Course

With specialist training in the linguistic study of the English language, this course offers the best of both taught and research-focused postgraduate courses. The course covers concepts and methodologies in linguistic description and analysis, including methods used to study linguistic structure and variation, and approaches in semantics, pragmatics, and discourse analysis. You will also have the option to explore psycholinguistics or receive training in event organization and presentation, with practical hands-on experience organizing a conference. Whatever your area of interest, we will give you the opportunity to develop your own specialisms and build on your skills in writing for publication, presenting work, publishing, and researching. This course is taught by staff who are active researchers with expert knowledge across a range of fields in English language and linguistics, including sociolinguistics, pragmatics, lexical semantics, language and sexuality, corpus linguistics, and influence and persuasion.

General Eligibility

You should have the equivalent or above of a 2:2 UK bachelor’s honours degree in a relevant subject such as English or Education.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Core:

  • Teaching of Receptive and Productive Skills

  • Trends and Issues in Communicative Classroom

  • Research Methods

  • Dissertation or Work-based Project

Optional:

  • Psycholinguistics

  • Assessing English Language: Context and Construct

  • English for Specific Purposes and Course Design

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

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