Programme Specification for the 2019/0 academic year
PGDip Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | PGDip Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | Programme code | PDP1EDUEDU07 |
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| Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2019/0 |
| Campus(es) | St Luke's (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
The Masters of Education in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at the University of Exeter gives you the opportunity to further your studies in teaching and learning English as a second, foreign or additional language. It is designed for individuals from varied educational backgrounds and establishments, and from other professions, who want to develop their understanding of the theory, research, practices and policy in TESOL. Our programme will support you to develop your knowledge and understanding, prepare you for further research and provide a firm foundation for developing your career in language education and associated disciplines.
There are 3 modes of study: full time, part time and summer intensive. Full time students usually complete the programme within one academic year, part time students complete the programme within two academic years, and Summer Intensive students complete the course within three academic years. All students undertake a module on Language Awareness and a module on TESOL research with a dissertation. All students take a further core module and four optional modules (full time students might take different core modules based on their work experience). All modules are led and taught by specialist staff whose research is closely related. You will learn and work in a variety of ways to further your understanding. This includes lectures, seminars, workshops, peer led activity, language classroom visits, peer teaching and presentations. All modules are assessed through course work – there are no final examinations. Assessments are varied and include essays, online projects, portfolios and group or individual presentations.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
The aims of the programme are:
- to support your development as autonomous TESOL professionals
- to provide the knowledge, understanding and skills for you to analyse TESOL policy, theory and practice
- to provide you with the procedural knowledge to develop conceptual understanding and analyse data
- to provide the organisational and transferable skills central to professional autonomy
- to support your ability to define and evaluate complex TESOL issues drawing on international perspectives
- to equip you with the methodological knowledge needed to select appropriate methods to conduct research
- to provide you with knowledge and skills needed to apply theory to practice.
4. Programme Structure
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/education/tesolmed/#Programme-structure
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFPM267 | Language Awareness for TESOL | 30 | No |
| EFPM329 | Preparing for TESOL Inquiry and Dissertation and | 60 | No |
| EFPM266 | Principles of Language Learning for TESOL or | 30 | No |
| EFPM280 | Developing Practical Knowledge for TESOL Teaching | 30 | No |
Optional Modules
Students with less than one year teaching experience must take EFPM280.
Students with more than one year teaching experience, and students on the summer intensive pathway, will take EFPM 266.
In additional to the compulsory modules above, you will also undertake 60 credits of optional modules of which 30 credits must be obtained through TESOL optional modules.
If you are undertaking the PG Cert in TESOL (60 credits), you will undertake module EFPM267 (30 credits) plus one of either EFPM266 (30 credits) or EFPM280 (30 credits) depending on your teaching experience.
If you are undertaking the PG Dip in TESOL, you will undertake the same modules as shown on the PG Cert above, plus TESOL optional modules totalling 60 credits. (Up to 30 credits of optional modules can be replaced by elective modules from outside of the TESOL programme.)
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFPM835 | Foreign Language Testing and Assessment | 15 | No |
| EFPM268 | Developing an Appropriate Language Teaching Methodology | 15 | No |
| EFPM787 | Teaching English to Young Learners | 15 | No |
| EFPM269 | Developing Language Teachers | 15 | No |
| EFPM309 | New Technologies in Language Learning | 15 | No |
| EFPM310 | Developing Materials for TESOL | 15 | No |
| EFPM311 | Principles and Practices of Curriculum Development and Syllabus Design | 15 | No |
| EFPM313 | Issues in English Language Teaching | 15 | No |
| EFPM314 | Discourse and Language Education | 15 | No |
| EFPM837 | Teaching and Researching English for Academic Purposes | 15 | No |
| EFPM292 | Bilingual and Multilingual Perspectives on Language Learning and Teaching | 15 | No |
| EFPM293 | Corpus Linguistics for TESOL | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Identify and evaluate educational concepts and issues related to TESOL research | Lectures, seminar, group activities, tutorials and directed activities in professional contexts. Use of study guides and readings. Online resources are available to all students on the programme. | Formative assignments (e.g. critical reading of literature, research plan, peer teaching, presentation). Summative assessment through assignments (e.g. written, presentations, portfolios) and dissertation. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
4. Analyse the relationships between policy, theory and practice in a TESOL contexts and contribute to policy, practice and curriculum development | Lectures, seminar, group activities, workshop tutorials and directed activities in professional contexts. Use of study guides and on-line resources. | Formative activities (e.g. small scale enquiries and directed activities). Summative assessment through written assignments (e.g. based on formative activities) showing interaction between theory and practice. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
6. Deploy a range of personal and professional skills relevant to the workplace | Lectures, seminar, group activities, tutorials and directed activities in professional contexts. Use of study guides and on-line resources. | Formative activities (e.g. small scale enquiries and directed activities) summative assessment through a range of assignments showing interaction between theory and practice. |
7. Programme Regulations
Assessment methods vary from module to module and include academic essays and oral presentations.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
(http://as.exeter.ac.uk/support/admin/staff/qualityassuranceandmonitoring/tqamanual/fullcontents/)
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
The programme is not subject to accreditation and/ or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
The University and its constituent Colleges review the quality and standard of teaching and learning in all taught programmes against a range of criteria through the procedures outlined in the Teaching Quality Assurance (TQA) Manual Quality Review Framework.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
PGDip Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
19. UCAS Code
D725
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 180 |
ECTS credits | 90 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 18/05/2007 |
Date of last revision | 25/03/2015 |
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