2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
EDUC1051 Language, Learners and Society
20 creditsClass Size: 65
Module manager: Dr Judith Hanks
Email: J.I.Hanks@education.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
This module is mutually exclusive with
| EDUC1050 | Intro to Analy & Teach English |
Module replaces
EDUC1050 Introduction to Analysing and Teaching EnglishThis module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The module examines historical, current and developing understandings of the relationships between language, learners and society, drawing on students' research and reflection on their own language learning. The module is aimed at students with current or prior experience of foreign language learning at any level, and at students with an interest in language teaching.Objectives
Module objectives are:- to develop awareness and understanding of the history of methods and approaches in language teaching, through the lens of evolving views of language and learners
- to develop awareness and understanding of the complexity of language learning and language learning contexts
- to develop awareness and understanding of the social nature of language learning
- to develop students' reflective awareness of their own language learning
- to introduce and start to develop students' research skills through carrying out a small-scale original research project
- to develop skills in critical reading, writing and analysis
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have
- increased knowledge and understanding of the history of methods and approaches in language teaching
- increased knowledge and understanding of evolving views of language and learners in the field of language learning and teaching
increased understanding of the complexity of language classrooms
- increased understanding of the social nature of language learning and the interactions between individual learners, groups of learners, and society more broadly
- enhanced reflective awareness of their own language learning processes and development
Skills outcomes
Communication Skills
Critical Thinking
Ethical Awareness
Self Awareness
Social and Cultural Sensitivity
Syllabus
Session 1 Introduction Overview of the module; introduction to methods and approaches in language teaching.
What is language? What is learning?
Session 2 Method, language and learners (1)
Theories and practices of language learning and teaching: Grammar-Translation, Audiolingualism, and Direct Method.
Session 3 Method, language and learners (2)
Theories and practices of language learning and teaching: Communicative Approaches (‘strong’ and ‘weak’ forms).
Session 4 Method, language and learners (3)
Theories of language learning and teaching underpinning Task Based Learning (TBL).
Session 5 The complexity of the language classroom
Social and cultural dimensions of language learning and teaching. Introduction to research project; Writing interview questions
Session 6 Politicising language, learners and contexts (1)
Postmethod approaches (i) Making sense of your data
Session 7 Politicising language, learners and contexts (2)
Postmethod approaches (ii) Writing your research report
Session 8 Language learners’ voices (1) What do learners think about all this?
Exploring learners’ perspectives (i) Research report peer review
Session 9 Language learners’ voices (2)
Exploring learners’ perspectives (ii) Assignment clinic
Session 10 Language learning as life-learning Language learning as part of broader growth and development
Session 11 Review and reflection
Review and reflection: (re-)assessment of values and beliefs about language learning and teaching
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Tutorial | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Private study hours | 170.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Lecture and seminar sessions will require preparatory and follow-up reading,Students will participate in five group discussions on the VLE (facilitated and monitored by an Academic Partner), four of which will be assessed.
Students will undertake a small-scale individual research project in which they interview a language learner and produce a research report for assessment.
Assignment preparation will involve extensive critical reading and writing.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress will be monitored in several ways:- assessment of research project by end of Easter Break, allowing students to act on feedback before written assignment submission
- montoring research project development through in-class workshops (by Academic Partner and module tutors)
- assessment of research project by end of Easter Break, allowing students to act on feedback before written assignment submission
- assessment of written assignment
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Report on individual research project 1500 words | 50.00 |
| Literature Review | 1500 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/04/2016
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