Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA

Course Summary

• Type: MA
• Location: Hertfordshire
• Duration: 1 Year
• Deadline: Ongoing

Course Description

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