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LANG40630

Academic Year 2024/2025

SLA + TESOL pedagogy (LANG40630)

Subject:
Global Languages
College:
VP for Global Engagement
School:
Centre English&Global Language
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Stergiani Kostopoulou
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module aims to provide practitioners with an understanding of the processes by which learners acquire/ learn language, from a TESOL pedagogical perspective. With reference to the body of research expounded by the CEFR students will explore the student’s language learning journey across key language skill areas, analyse learner differences and address the relationship of language learning to language teaching.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module, students will:

- be able to explain some of the current theories regarding second language learning and acquisition from the perspective of TESOL
- understand the action orientated approach to language learning as presented in the CEFR and Learner Autonomy perspectives
- describe the development of the different language skills from a pedagogical perspective
- demonstrate a critical analysis of individual learner differences as well as an ability to analyse learner language for the purposes of understanding language development and selecting appropriate language for learners

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

110
Autonomous Student Learning

66
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Small group lectures, debate and discussion, peer and group work, critical writing, student presentations

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Practical Skills Assessment: Mid-Term Presentation (Syllabus Design) Week 6 Graded Yes

30

 Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): Final Written Assignment (Developing L2 skills) Week 12 Graded Yes

70

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback is provided individually, post midterm assessment and post final assignment submission. Global feedback on draft assignments may be provided individually to students upon request.

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