TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages) (Distance Learning), MA, University College London (UCL)

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA	Full-time, Part-time	1 - 2 year	January, October	-	-

About TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages) (Distance Learning), MA - at University College London (UCL)

This masters degree will:

enhance your understanding of key concepts and ideas dealt with in the professional and academic literature relevant to TESOL
give you insight into a wider range of perspectives on the theory, policy and practice of TESOL
analyse, synthesise and evaluate primary and secondary sources
help you to plan and implement small-scale research projects
develop your aptitude for sustained and independent argument
increase your capacity for critical self-reflection.

Features

This masters degree provides the opportunity to:

discuss and debate issues related to teaching English as a foreign or second language
explore the interface between theory and practice
discuss your ongoing work in individual tutorials, and receive detailed feedback on drafts of assessed work
reflect on your own professional work in the light of current theory and research in TESOL
envisage new possibilities for action in the future.

Who is this programme for?

Practising teachers of English as a second or foreign language (ESL, EFL, ESOL) throughout the world. We accept teachers of other languages on the understanding that most of the examples used during the programme will be drawn from English language teaching.

Entry requirements

Normally, a good first degree in a relevant field of study and appropriate teaching experience. Candidates with less teaching experience should have an outstanding academic record and should demonstrate insight into language learning and teaching.

In addition to the requirements listed above, you should have daily access to a computer that supports Moodle, the virtual learning environment used for the programme.

Core topics

Language teaching and methodology
Sociolinguistic and sociocultural perspectives on language teaching
Describing and analysing language systems.

Entry requirements

1. Students are normally required to have a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0 for direct entry, with a score of no lower than 6.0 for writing and 6.5 for reading. 2. Normally, a good first degree in a relevant field of study and appropriate teaching experience. Candidates with less teaching experience should have an outstanding academic record and should demonstrate insight into language learning and teaching.

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TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages) (Distance Learning), MA, University College London (UCL)

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