Form C4
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
1. Course
Code
C48TE
5. School
Management and Languages
7. Delivery:
Location &
Semester
Edin
SBC
Orkney
Dubai
IDL
Collaborative Partner
Approved Learning Partner
Sem 1.
Sem…….
Sem………..
Sem……..
Sem….
Name…………………….....Sem..…...
Name …………………………………Sem………..
2. Course
Title
TESOL 1
3. SCQF
Level
6. Course
Co-ordinator
8
4. Credits
15
John Cleary
8. Pre-requisites
9. Linked Courses
(specify if synoptic)
C48TF (synoptic)
10. Excluded Courses
11. Replacement Courses
Code:
12. Degrees for which
this is a core course
Date Of Replacement:
13. The course may be
delivered to:
UG only
PG only
UG & PG
14. Available as an Elective?
Yes
No
15. Aims
Description of English
To introduce students to the description of the English language within a language learning/language teaching perspective.
To consider the relationship between language use and language structure, and how different types of language description are employed for different purposes.
Approaches and Methods in English Language Teaching
To provide overview of ELT approaches and methodology in its historical context; of how second language teaching is rooted in educational theory and practice.
To give students initial experience of the classroom from the perspective of the teacher.
To provide students with sufficient practical and theoretical base to be able to teach with confidence in the year abroad.
To introduce most important methodological approaches in ELT, from historical, practical and theoretical perspectives.
To develop awareness of methods as aids to effective teaching.
To explore the sub-skills of language use and pedagogical approaches to them.
To examine distinct approaches to teaching levels of language, and how they interact with language-skills teaching.
To enable students to plan, execute and evaluate lessons with appropriate learning tasks and objectives.
History and Sociology of the English Language
To enhance students’ knowledge of the English Language by addressing how the mass global language of today emerged from a set of Germanic dialects.
To explore the notion of English as a “complex of varieties” rather than a single structure.
To receive hands-on practice in analysing language change.
To consider the educational issues around the teaching and learning of Standard English.
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Form C4
Heriot-Watt University - Course Descriptor
16. Syllabus
Description of English
English phonology, grammar, lexicon and semantics, discourse, pragmatics and writing systems. Pedagogical description and the relationship between describing
language accurately and teaching/learning. The emphasis will be practical, giving students as much practice as possible in explaining how different aspects of the English
language work.
Approaches and Methods in English Language Teaching
Overview of chief contemporary TESOL methods; types of language learner and learning styles; practical observation, lesson planning, peer teaching. Practice in teaching
real students.
Needs analysis, syllabus design; language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and their sub-skills; teaching linguistic levels (as covered in Descriptions of
English); evaluating resources; classroom management; learner differences.
History and Sociology of the English Language
Issues such as: What do we include in ‘English’? How English was standardised. Language change over time (grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation). The ‘new
Englishes’. What standards should we teach? Political correctness in language? English in the 21st century.
17. Learning Outcomes (HWU Core Skills: Employability and Professional Career Readiness)
Subject Mastery
Understanding, Knowledge and Cognitive
Skills
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Personal Abilities
Scholarship, Enquiry and Research (Research-Informed Learning)
Demonstrate both a broad and detailed knowledge and understanding of TESOL.
Undertake critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of ideas, concepts, information, and issues relating to of TESOL.
Industrial, Commercial & Professional Practice
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Autonomy, Accountability & Working with Others
Communication, Numeracy & ICT
Convey complex information to a range of audiences and for a range of purposes.
Exercise autonomy and initiative.
Take continuing account of own and others’ roles, responsibilities and contributions in carrying out and evaluating TESOL-related tasks.
Deal with professional issues in accordance with current practices under guidance.
18. Assessment Methods
19. Re-assessment Methods
Method
Duration of Exam
Weighting (%)
Synoptic courses?
Method
(if applicable)
Duration of Exam
(if applicable)
Continuous Assessment
-
40%
Written Exam
3 hours
60%
C48TF
Resubmission of assessed work
(in the case of non-submission)
Written exam
3 hours
20. Date and Version
Date of Proposal
Date of Approval by
School Committee
Date of
Implementation
Version
Number
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Diet(s)