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PL22060: Introduction to English language teaching

[Page last updated: 03 June 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CWES 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Language analysis and lesson plan (CWES 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: A student who completes this unit successfully will show evidence of:
* awareness of the factors which influence teaching and learning;
* understanding and use of basic ELT (English Language Teaching) terminology relating to form/meaning/language use/skills;
* ability to analyse language for teaching purposes;
* understanding the aims and stages of a language/skills lesson;
* understanding the rationale for choosing specific resources and activities for a specific learner.


Synopsis: "Prepare for your time abroad with an overview of theory and practice of teaching English language. You will develop your knowledge of English language and explore different ways to help learners in the classroom. This will enhance your ability to provide practical support for teaching during your time abroad. Working individually and in groups, you will analyse approaches and methods of teaching, and consider how best to facilitate language learning."

Content: An introduction to basic linguistics with a practical focus on the skills and systems of the English language; teaching methodology (the context for learning and teaching English as a foreign language, planning for effective teaching, classroom skills); selection and evaluation of resources and materials.

Course availability:

PL22060 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UHPL-AKB67 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (ab initio French) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB68 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (ab initio German) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB71 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (ab initio Italian) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB72 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (ab initio Mandarin) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB70 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (ab initio Russian) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB69 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (ab initio Spanish) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB67 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (French) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB68 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (German) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB69 : BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (Spanish) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB55 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French & ab initio German) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB58 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French & ab initio Italian) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB59 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French & ab initio Mandarin) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB57 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French & ab initio Russian) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB56 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French & ab initio Spanish) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB55 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French & German) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB56 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (French & Spanish) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB55 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German & ab initio French) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB62 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German & ab initio Italian) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB63 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German & ab initio Mandarin) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB61 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German & ab initio Russian) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB60 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German & ab initio Spanish) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB60 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (German & Spanish) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB56 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (Spanish & ab initio French) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB60 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (Spanish & ab initio German) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB65 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (Spanish & ab initio Italian) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB66 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (Spanish & ab initio Mandarin) with year abroad (Year 2)
  • UHPL-AKB64 : BA(Hons) Modern Languages (Spanish & ab initio Russian) with year abroad (Year 2)

Notes:

  • This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2024/25 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2025/26 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2024/25.
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