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LANG40600

Academic Year 2025/2026

The English Teaching Context (LANG40600)

Subject:
Global Languages
College:
VP for Global Engagement
School:
Centre English&Global Language
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Alexander Runchman
Trimester:
Autumn
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 the opportunity to explore TESOL and English in different socio-cultural contexts and to critically examine their own place as professionals within these worlds. The module starts with the perspective of the teacher, moves to the context in which they teach (the LTO) and issues of management and career progression, and then view the wider perspective of global requirements of TESOL. The module explores issues of critical pedagogy in relation to TESOL, examines the different kinds of English which may be present in a particular context, and analyses the implications for teachers’ professional identity and continuing development.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to:
Explore teacher engagement, motivation and identity, in the context of planning continuing professional development and supporting teachers
Understand the context of LTOs, including management structure, stakeholders and fit-for-purpose programmes
Explore multilingual ESOL classrooms and contexts, taking account of different learning strategies, approaches and expectations for learning

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
Assignment(Including Essay): A 2,500-word case study of a language teaching context of your choice. Week 12 Graded No
70
 No
Individual Project: Presentation: a critical review of an issue related to teacher identity or development in response to the changing needs of the profession. Week 5 Graded No
30
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring 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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback is provided individually, post midterm assessment and post final assignment submission. Draft papers may be submitted for global feedback prior to the final written assignment.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 16:00 - 17:50
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