How Language Works

taught by Max Carbaat
This module aims to make students aware of the links between the different levels of language, such as grammar, phonetics and pragmatics/discourse. It also enables students to make broad-based analyses of instances of written and spoken language, which can be applied in learning and teaching situations.

Focal Texts
Crystal, D. (1997) Discover Grammar, London, Longman, 2nd impression

Resources
Here is an MS Word copy of the How Language Works Module Guide. Right click on this link and save the file to your computer. In the module guide you'll find detailed information about the course including an overview of the course aims and objectives and descriptions of the assessment(s) assignment(s).

The International Phonetic Association
The IPA is the major as well as the oldest representative organisation for phoneticians. It was established in 1886 in Paris. The aim of the IPA is to promote the scientific study of phonetics and the various practical applications of that science.

IPA Fonts (Windows / Mac)
There are many sources of IPA Fonts. This souce came from Henry Rogers website (http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~rogers/fonts.html). Click on the appropriate link above (Windows / Mac) to download the zipped or hqx file for your computer. You will need to uncompress these fonts and put them in your operating system's font folder to use them. If you don't know what this means you can try this ‘zip tutorial’ or find someone to help you. Once you've installed the IPA Fonts on your computer you will need an easy way to select the symbols you wish to use - this IPA Font Reference should help you do that.

Description of a Language Learner
Sample Essay.

Introduction to Language Learning

taught by Tracy Lagas-Gee
This module introduces students to current theories of language learning. These theories provide the rationale for a range of approaches and techniques used in the teaching of second or foreign languages. The weekly sessions will comprise lecture input and seminar discussions.

Focal Texts
Cook, V.(1996), Second Language Learning and Second Language Teaching. London: Edward Arnold.

Resources

Here is an MS Word copy of the Introduction to Language Learning Module Guide. Right click on this link and save the file to your computer. In the module guide you'll find detailed information about the course including an overview of the course aims and objectives and descriptions of the assessment(s) assignment(s).

TESOL 1

taught by Eline van Batenburg
This module enables students to acquire professional teaching skills in various ways: through models of good practice, an introduction theoretical principles and an opportunity to practise teaching in a ‘safe setting’. Placement is a co-requisite for this module. The placement aims to examine the roles of language learners and teachers in the classroom and introduce practical language teaching and classroom management skills.

Focal Texts
Scrivener, J. (1994) Learning Teaching. Oxford: Heinemann.
Placement Handbook Year One

Resources
Sample Placement Video (18.61 mb!)
This file requires RealPlayer in order to view it.

Video Editing Checklist
A helpful checklist to make sure you have everything you need when you go out on your video assignment.

Resources

Here is an MS Word copy of the TESOL 1 Module Guide and the Placement Handbook. Right click on this link and save the file to your computer. In the module guide you'll find detailed information about the course including an overview of the course aims and objectives and descriptions of the assessment(s) assignment(s).

Introduction to Literature

taught by Paul Moeyes
This module aims to introduce students to the major periods of British literary history; scholarship and library skills.

Focal Texts
The Arnold Anthology of British and Irish Literature, ed. by Robert Clark and Thomas Healy (1997)
or
Norton Anthology of English Literature (latest edition) Volume 2