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 |
20 |
Term 1 Monday, 13.00-15.00 |
|
IM924 |
20 |
Term 2 Tuesday, 10.00-12.00 |
|
IM925 |
20 |
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
|
20 |
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 |
20 |
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 |
60 |
Term 3 (preparation sessions may take place in Terms 1 & 2) | |
ET924 |
60 |
Term 3 (preparation sessions may take place in Terms 1 & 2) |
Applied Linguistics pathway optional modules
Students will be required to study 40 credits from the following optional modules, with a minimum of 20 credits being drawn from the Applied Linguistics pathway specific modules.
Module code |
Module name |
Credits |
ET908 |
Understanding Culture |
15 |
ET909 |
Intercultural Competence and Assessment |
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 |
ET916 |
Critical issues in Intercultural Politics |
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 |
ET9A1 |
Teaching Language and Culture |
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 (pre-experience) |
15 |
ET9C8 |
Specialism in Intercultural Language Teaching and Learning |
20 |
ET9C2 |
Information and Communication Technology in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ICT in TESOL) |
10 |
ET9B3 |
Innovations in TESOL Methodology (post-experience) |
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 |
Professional Practice in TESOL (Post-experience) |
20 |
ET9B5 |
Professional Practice in TESOL (pre-experience) |
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 |
ET9C9 |
Specialism in Teacher Education and Development |
20 |
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 6 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.