Applied Linguistics - MA course structure

The MA Social Science Research consists of a total of 180 credits. Students are required to undertake a number of core and optional modules provided by the DTP and the Centre for Applied Linguistics (CAL).

DTP core modules

Students are required to undertake all DTP core modules.

Module Code

Module name

Credits

Term

IM926

Research Design, Practice and Ethics

Term 1

Monday, 13.00-15.00

IM925

Foundations in Qualitative Research

Term 2

Wednesday, 9.00-12.00

Core optional modules

Students are required to undertake one (20 credit) quantitative module from the options below:

Module code

Module name

Credits

Term

PO91Q

Fundamentals in Quantitative Research Methods

Term 1

Monday, 9.00-10.00

Seminars - Monday 10.00-12.00, or Tuesday 12.00-14.00, or Wednesday 11.00-13.00

SO916

Quantitative Methods in Social Science ResearchLink opens in a new window

Term 2

Friday, 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–15.00

Applied Linguistics pathway core modules

Students are required to undertake one (60 credit) Applied Linguistics core dissertation module from the options below.

Module code	Module name	Credits	Term
ET9D5	DissertationLink opens in a new window	60	Term 3 (preparation sessions may take place in Terms 1 & 2)
ET924	DissertationLink opens in a new window	60	Term 3 (preparation sessions may take place in Terms 1 & 2)

Applied Linguistics pathway optional modules

Students will be required to study 60 credits from the following optional modules, with a minimum of 20 credits being drawn from the Applied Linguistics pathway specific modules. Modules to be updated/confirmed summer 2024

Module code	Module name	Credits
ET908	Understanding Culture	15
ET909	Intercultural Competence and Assessment not running 24/25	10
ET910	Exploring Professional Communication	15
ET913	Culture, Identity and Adaptation	15
ET914	Globalisation and Diversity in the Workplace	10
ET915	Leadership, Teamwork and Culture	15
ET9D9	Crisis Communication not running 24/25	10
ET917	Language and Interaction in Context	10
ET918	International Business	10
ET919	Intercultural Coaching & Development	10
ET920	Management across Cultures	10
ET921	Marketing across Cultures	10
ET9A2	Media and Intercultural Communication	10
ET9A7	Public Relations Across Cultures	10
ET9B1	Approaches to Written Discourse	15
ET9C5	Practical Teaching Methodology	10
ET9B9	Spoken Interaction	10
ET9B2	Foundations of TESOL Methodology	15
ET9C8	Specialism in Intercultural Language Teaching and Learning not running 24/25	20
ET9C2	Information and Communication Technology in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ICT in TESOL)	10
ET9B3	Innovating in TESOL Methodology	15
ET9E1	Specialism in Drama and Literature for TESOL	20
ET9B6	Research methods in TESOL	10
ET9D2	Teaching and researching young language learners	10
ET9C4	Management and Leadership in TESOL	10
ET9C1	Assessment in TESOL	10
ET9B8	Sociolinguistics of English as a Global Language	10
ET9B4	Curricula and Materials Design	20
ET9B5	Professional Practice in TESOL	20
ET9B7	SLA Insights for TESOL Practice	10, 15
ET9C6	Specialism in Classroom Motivation	20
ET9D3	Using Corpora for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages	10
ET9E3	Continuing Development for TESOL Teachers	10
ET9E4	Researching TESOL Histories	10

Please note some modules may require prior experience. Please contact the department with any questions regarding eligibility.

Alternative module options

Students may be permitted to study up to 20 credits of any modules available across the University, subject to the limitations set in the University Regulations & Module and Credit Framework, OR up to 20 credits of Advanced Training modulesLink opens in a new window offered across the 8 institutions in the Midlands Graduate School subject to availability and the approval by the Course Director. Please contact the ESRCdtp@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window in the first instance.

Module selection

Select the optional modules relevant to your training needs, in conjunction with your supervisor.
Timetable informationLink opens in a new window
Warwick module catalogueLink opens in a new window
Ensure you have considered any module session clashes and the module weighting between Term 1 and Term 2. This includes considering the timing of assessments. Please note some modules have multiple assessments throughout the term.
Inform esrcdtp@warwick.ac.uk of your module selection by 28 September. The ESRC DTP will confirm with the pathway department and input your choices onto the module registration system.