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Lancaster University: TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) with Corpus Linguistics (Distance)
| Institution | Lancaster University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Linguistics and English Language |
| Web | www.lancaster.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1524 592032 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This innovative course is designed for prospective and experienced language teachers and language professionals who, in addition to broadening their knowledge-base on second language learning and teaching, want to gain expertise in corpus linguistics and in analysing language data.
In the course, you will learn about applications of corpora for a variety of areas of language teaching such as English for Specific Purposes and teaching materials development. The course is entirely web based and allows you to focus your coursework and dissertation on issues and problems pertinent to your own professional context.
The course starts with an online orientation session at the beginning of the academic year. During the course, you will work together with fellow students from different parts of the world in a supportive online learning environment. Throughout all of the modules and the dissertation component you will have access to our team of teaching staff for individual academic supervision, guidance and feedback.
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| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 degree in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects, have a 2:2 or equivalent result and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study. No teaching experience is required. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in listening and speaking. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Lancaster University is home to a dynamic postgraduate community and offers a wealth of both taught and research study options across a wide range of subject areas. Studying at Lancaster is all about broadening your horizons, finding new perspectives and discovering new experiences. By living and studying with students and staff from over 130 countries students join a global community and have the opportunity to make international connections.
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