StudyQA — Master: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

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The MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at the University of Hertfordshire is a one year programme for graduates in English, with little or no teaching experience who want an initial preparation course in English Language Teaching at post-graduate level.

The programme gives an in-depth introduction to the teaching of English and provides a strong practical foundation for future development. A practical teaching element is a central feature of the programme; students will participate in practice teaching sessions throughout their study period. It is a twelve month full-time programme.

The two taught semesters (Semester A & B) are examined by coursework and lead to a Post-Graduate Diploma in the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. These are followed by a dissertation in Semester C (June - September), successful completion of which will lead to an MA (TESOL).

The programme will cover the following areas:

* A practical introduction to the teaching of English
* A teaching and learning-focused study of the English Language, including grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, texts, and genre
* Study of the extent and range of uses of English
* Theoretical insights into how languages are learned
* Methods of English language teaching and practical teaching sessions including needs analysis, syllabus design and materials production and evaluation, incorporating use of technology and testing
* Research methods - preparation for research and dissertation
* Dissertation - which will involve some collection and analysis of data

Careers
Graduates of the programme will be qualified for jobs teaching English at a range of levels in most countries of the world. They will be able to take on positions of responsibility at course design, and course management levels.

Year 1
Core Modules
* Academic & Study Skills Support
* Approaches to Teaching & Learning Languages
* Approaches to Teaching and Learning Languages
* Blended Learning in English Language Teaching
* Blended Learning in English Language Teaching
* Course & Syllabus Design in English Language Teaching
* Dissertation
* Dissertation
* Linguistic Analysis for Language Teaching
* Methods and Materials in English Language Teaching
* Methods and Materials in English Language Teaching
* Research Methodology and Academic Study Skills
* Research Methodology and Dissertation Skills
* Research Methodology and Dissertation Skills
* Teaching English as an International Language
* Teaching English as an International Language
* The Practice of English Language Teaching 1
* The Practice of English Language Teaching 1
* The Practice of English Language Teaching 2

* The equivalent of a UK upper second class honours degree (2:1) in a field related to Language, English or Education. * Applicants with degrees in other subjects may be considered, but candidates may be required to complete selection activities which may include: * Submission of a short written discussion of a topic related to English Language. * Participation in an interview (via Skype) * A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in all skills) or equivalent for those whose first language is not English. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.