MA Linguistics and English Language Teaching(Part-Time) (No longer recruiting from 2024/25)
Year 2
(Award available for year: Master of Arts)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the programme students should have shown evidence of being able to:- demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the structure of language, the debates regarding the nature of language and the relevance of these issues for language teaching;- demonstrate a mastery of the methodology used by linguists to analyse a range of linguistic data;- demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of core concepts in linguistics and English language teaching , and to be familiar with current debates and issues in ELT;- exhibit mastery in the exercise of general critical thinking skills with specific abilities in applying critical analysis to both linguistic data and application of theoretical discussion to the language classroom;- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research and advanced scholarship within linguistics and English language teaching;- take a proactive and self-reflective role in working and to develop professional relationships with others;- proactively formulate ideas and hypotheses about language and language teaching, and to develop, implement and execute plans by which to evaluate these;- critically and creatively evaluate current issues in linguistics and language teaching, including both empirical research and advanced scholarship.
Transferable (key) skills
Masters (Taught), Postgraduate Diploma & Postgraduate Certificate students will have had the opportunity to acquire the following abilities as defined in the modules specified for the programme:- the skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree and/or for employment in a higher capacity in industry or area of professional practice;- evaluating their own achievement and that of others;- self direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable situations;- independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;- critical engagement in the development of professional/disciplinary boundaries and norms.
Assessment
Achievement for the degree of Master (taught programme) will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will involve the achievement of the students in:- evidencing an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within the discipline;- demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to a complex specialist area;- drawing on a range of perspectives on an area of study;- evaluating and criticising received opinion;- making reasoned judgements whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made in the absence of complete data.