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2019/20 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA (Hons) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Programme code:BA-ED/TESOLUCAS code:X370
Duration:3 Years Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Dr Huahui Zhao & Dr Lou Harvey Contact address:H.Zhao1@leeds.ac.uk or L.T.Harvey@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

Typically 'A' levels grade ABB or equivalent (not including General Studies)
BTEC grade DDM (distinction, distinction, merit)
CACHE Diploma A
A validated Access Course certificate
Entry through the University of Leeds mature entry scheme, or equivalent

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component

A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (or, for candadates from overseas, the equivalent level of clearance).

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Education

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Education

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Programme specification:

The programme will: give you an in-depth and practical understanding of the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). We equip you with the skills needed to explain and describe language and you will consider the practicalities of teaching, so you can develop effective lesson planning and classroom management techniques. The programme is organised around four key themes: language description, language teaching, language learning, and an experiential theme. In the first year you will take a foreign language or study academic English. You will gain first-hand experience in a language classroom whilst supporting English language teachers, and will study core modules related to the overarching themes. In years two and three you will enhance your knowledge of each of these themes, whilst also building on your classroom experience in new learning contexts. Research is an integral part of this programme; we will show you how to conduct research in TESOL so you can continue to develop your skills when you enter the workplace or undertake further study. In your final year you will carry out an independent research project.

The course builds on the Language Education Group's international reputation for teaching and research excellence in TESOL. Our academic experts have run an extensive range of language education programmes for many years. The BA TESOL will give you the skills, knowledge and practical awareness for a variety of careers in English language teaching, primary teaching, industry, commerce, media, or research where an understanding of the language learning and teaching process is valuable.


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]


Compulsory modules:

Students are required to study and pass the following compulsory modules:

EDUC1015Introduction to Study in Education5 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EDUC1040Second Language Acquisition and Learning20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EDUC1051Language, Learners and Society20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC1052Supporting English Language Teaching and Learning20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
EDUC1053English Language Description for TESOL20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Optional modules:

Students are required to study either ELU1002 English for Communication (Sem 1) or ELU1003 English for Communication (Sem 2) or any FLTU module at any level, as appropriate (20 credits). FLTU modules must be chosen in the Discovery module section

ELU1002English for Communication20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELU1003English for Communication20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study a minimum of 20 credits of discovery modules.
If students have not selected to take either ELU1002 or ELU1003, they must study an FLTU module.
If a student has chosen to study an FLTU module, they must also study a further 20 credits of discovery modules.


Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students are required to study and pass the following compulsory modules:

EDUC2010Education, Multilingualism and Social Justice20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC2080The Practice of English Language Teaching20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EDUC2081Research Methods for TESOL20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
EDUC2105Students into Education 120 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

EITHER
ELU2002 English for Academic Study (international students C1 level)
OR
ELU2003 English for Academic Study (international students C1 level)

may be studied.

Any FLTU module at any level, as appropriate

EDUC2101International Perspectives of Pedagogy and Practice20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EDUC2401Inclusive Education20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EDUC2604Literacies and Learning20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELU2002English for Academic Study20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
ELU2003English for Academic Study20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
FOAR2000Research Placement20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study a minimum of 20 credits of discovery modules. If a student has chosen to study an FLTU module, they must also study a further 20 credits of discovery modules.


Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students are required to study and pass the following compulsory modules:

EDUC3000Final Year Project40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
EDUC3807Students Into Education 220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

EDUC3007Globalisation, Identity and English Language Education20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EDUC3030Language Learning Technology and Materials20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
EDUC3042Supporting Learning in Children with Additional Needs20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
EDUC3903Children, Families and Cultural Diversity: Philosophical Perspectives20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Discovery modules:

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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