IN THE UK RESEARCH IMPACT (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021) 7 TH
APPLIED LINGUISTICS SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
We have built and maintain an international reputation for research and training in applied linguistics. In addition to our influential research in vocabulary studies and testing, our expertise covers second language acquisition, language assessment and pedagogy, bilingualism, corpus linguistics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, second language writing, and Chinese language studies. In the latest (2014) UK Government REF rankings of research excellence, research in English at Swansea was rated 7th in the UK and 1st in Wales, with a high proportion judged ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading’. All our teaching is informed by staff research activity and we have long-established strengths in all major aspects of the subject area. An exciting programme of research seminars, conferences and workshops makes the Department a stimulating and sociable place to study.
TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL) MA FT PT Swansea University has one of the longest-established TESOL training and education centres in the UK and is internationally known for excellence in research on vocabulary. The course equips you with skills to engage with the theoretical and practical challenges of teaching English as a foreign or second language. Students can choose to complete a dissertation or a teaching-based project. Modules typically include: • Communicative Language Teaching • Discourse Analysis for Language Teaching • Grammatical Analysis • Methods for Classroom Teaching • Professional Reflective Practice • Research Methods for Applied Linguistics • Second Language Acquisition • Vocabulary: Teaching and Learning
CHINESE-ENGLISH TRANSLATION AND LANGUAGE TEACHING MA FT PT The MA in Chinese-English Translation and Language Teaching is specifically designed for Chinese speakers (or students with near- native Chinese proficiency) and aims to equip them with language-specific knowledge and skills in both translation studies and applied linguistics. The programme offers both theoretical and practical modules, including observation of Mandarin teaching classes and possible teaching practice opportunities. The translation modules are also highly practical and conducted at the professional level. Modules typically include: • Chinese-English Translation Theory and Practice • Chinese Language Studies • Classroom Teaching Practice (Chinese) • Linguistic Foundation for Translation and Language Teaching • Media and Translation • Principles of Chinese Translation and Interpreting • Technology Enhanced Language Teaching and Learning
TAUGHT COURSES Entry Requirements MA TESOL Typically 2:1 honours degree or equivalent. The Cambridge DELTA Certificate, Trinity College Dip. TESOL, and Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching English for Academic Purposes (TEAP) are considered equivalent. (CELTA is not accepted towards this requirement.) MA Chinese-English Translation and Language Teaching Typically 2:2 honours degree or equivalent. English Language Requirement MA TESOL IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each component) MA Chinese-English Translation and Language Teaching IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component). SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES A range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries are available. swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/ scholarships
For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate
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