StudyQA — Master: Language, Ethnicity and Education

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The MA in Language, Ethnicity & Education will enable you to become conversant with ethnicity and multilingualism in urban education. The programme transcends conventional notions of bilingualism in order to study contemporary multilingualism. Students will develop a theoretical understanding of how globalisation affects language use and ethnicity.

KEY BENEFITS

* Transcends conventional notions of bilingualism, in order to study contemporary multilingualism.
* Develops a theoretical understanding of how globalisation affects language use and ethnicity.
* Encourages students to develop their own research interests in language, ethnicity and education.
* Located in the heart of London

PURPOSE

For all those who teach, lecture or organise educational provision at any level. To enable professionals concerned with education to reflect on their practice and to inform such reflection by extending their knowledge. Students will be made aware of significant current developments in contemporary pedagogical policy and practice.

DESCRIPTION

This programme forms part of our department's successful modular MA programme which has been running for over a decade. Although rooted in practical experience, it emphasises the theoretical study of education. The programme will assist students to become conversant with ethnicity and multilingualism in urban education.

STRUCTURE OVERVIEW Core programme content * 20,000 word dissertation in a topic related to Language, Ethnicity & Education.

Indicative non-core content Compulsory Module:

* Language Contact, Bilingualism & Black Englishes.

Students are encouraged also to study:

* Language Practices in Multiethnic & Multilingual Classrooms.

Over 20 optional modules are available for study including:

* Language & Power
* Recent Developments in Modern Foreign Languages Education
* Digital Literacy
* International Comparative Education
* Notions of English
* Education, Policy & the City
* Social context of Schooling
* Psychology & Learning
* Teacher Development

FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT In order to gain MA Language, Ethnicity and Education, students must complete and pass four modules (30 credits each) and a dissertation (60 credits). There are no examinations; all modules are assessed by written work. Most of the modules run in the evenings, 5.30-7.30pm.

MODULES More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year. Language Contact, Bilingualism and Black Englishes - Required Advanced Curriculum Studies In Mathematics Education - Optional Assessment Design, Interpretation And Evaluation - Optional Assessment In Professional Practice And Society - Optional Computer Science Education - Optional Critical Religious Education - Optional Design And Evaluation Of Educational Software - - Optional Digital Literacy - Optional E-learning: Theory And Practice - Optional Education, Policy And The City - Optional English, The Arts And Language - Optional Foundations Of Teaching & Learning Science - Optional International Comparative Education - Optional Issues In Teaching & Learning Modern Foreign Languages - Optional Language And Power - Optional Language Practices In Multiethnic And Multilingual Classrooms - Optional Notions Of English - Optional Psychology And Learning - Optional Recent Developments In Education Management - Optional Recent Developments In ICT And Education - Optional Recent Developments In Mathematics Education - Optional Recent Developments In Modern Foreign Languages Education - Optional Recent Developments In Science Education - Optional Religious Education: Context, Curriculum And Methodology - Optional School Effectiveness And Improvement - Optional Social Context Of Schooling - Optional Social Justice And Education Policy - Optional Teacher Development - Optional

Minimum 2:2 first degree (or equivalent), plus the PGCE or an equivalent initial teacher qualification. Although teaching experience is highly recommended (especially when related to the subject focus of the MA you are applying for), applicants with appropriate academic qualifications are invited to apply. English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A)