Compulsory Courses
Language and the Learner - EDUA11248
Students will be directed to journal articles and book chapters in preparation for the workshops. There are no mandatory textbooks for this course, but here is the indicative reading list:
TESOL Methodology - EDUA11329
Again, we will work from current research in the rich field of methodology rather than focusing on a specific textbook, but we recommend these books as an initial exploration (and ones that you will be able to refer to throughout your professional life…)
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Second Language Teaching Curriculum - EDUA11257
On this course you will discover the complexity of educational curriculum design and the place of the second language teacher within the 21st century curriculum. You can find more information and an indicative reading list here:
The two research methods courses below run across the School and are designed to enable you to read and understand the processes of research. These 5-week courses (10 credits each) will not only help you to prepare for your dissertation but also aid you in reading, analysing and using evidence-based literature in your academic life – including your writing.
The Sources of Knowledge: Understanding and Analysing Research Literature - REDU11046
See the indicative reading for this course here:
Conceptualising Research: Foundations, Assumptions and Praxis - REDU11045
See the indicative reading for this course here:
In preparation for the two Research Methods Courses, we recommend you read:
McDonough, J & McDonough, S 2014 Research Methods for English Language Teachers, Abingdon, Routledge