Structure of English

taught by Eline van Batenburg
This module introduces students to a broad range of source materials on language structure at the phonological, lexical, grammatical and pragmatic level. The main focus lies on the process of synthesising information from various sources into a coherent understanding of these structures. In addition students relate structures at the theoretical level to practical application in the classroom.

Focal Texts
Scott Thornbury (1999) How to teach grammar Longman

Resources

Here is an MS Word copy of the Structure of English 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).

Below are links to MS Word copies of specific sections taken from Learner English: A teacher's guide to interference and other problems, Michael Swan and Bernard Smith. Right click on the link and save the file to your computer.

• Arabic Learners (3.3mb)
• Dutch Learners (2.1mb)
• Turkish Learners (2.6mb)

Writing for Young People

taught by Paul Moeyes
This module addresses aims and issues related to young people’s literature: socio-cultural, historical, linguistic, methodological and educational. Students are actively involved in this ‘curriculum as conversation’.

Focal Texts
1. William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet
2. Lewis Carroll Alice in Wonderland
3. Mark Twain Tom Sawyer
4. William Golding Lord of the Flies
5. S.E. Hinton The Outsiders
6. Roald Dahl Danny, the Champion of the World
7. Anne Frank Diary of a Young Girl (publications after 1995)
8. Aidan Chambers Postcards from No Man’s Land
9. Salman Rushdie Haroun and the Sea of Stories
10. J.K. Rowling Harry Potter II: The Secret Chamber

Most of these books are available in various editions and any unabridged edition is fine.

Resources

Here is an MS Word copy of the Writing for Young People 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 2

taught by Priscilla Newberry
This teacher-training module addresses aspects of learning and teaching grammar and written language. It is closely linked with and applies theories relating to Writing for Young People and the Language Wizard. During the 10-week, 50-hour placement students increase their planning, teaching and evaluating skills. 30 hours is spent on teaching on one whole day per week.

Focal Texts
Brown, H.D. (1994) Teaching by Principles, an Interactive Approach to Pedagogy. Prentice Hall
Placement Handbook Year Two

Resources

Here is an MS Word copy of the TESOL 2 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).

Independent Study

taught by Priscilla Newberry & Liz Dale
This module provides the student with the opportunity to carry out either independent reading research or a survey or a classroom-based experiment in the field of second language education, under supervision of a tutor. Students are entitled to 5 sessions of tutorials for this module.

Focal Texts
Reading according to subject; sources include university libraries.

Here is an MS Word copy of the Independant Study 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).