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.
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Module Code |
Module name |
Credits |
Term |
|
IM926 |
20 |
TBC Term 1 Monday, 13.00-15.00 |
|
|
IM925 |
20 |
TBC Term 2 Wednesday, 9.00-12.00 |
Core optional modules
Students are required to undertake one (20 credit) quantitative module from the options below:
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Module code |
Module name |
Credits |
Term |
|
PO91Q |
Fundamentals in Quantitative Research Methods
|
20 |
TBC 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 |
TBC 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.
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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 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
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Module code |
Module name |
Credits |
|
ET908 |
Understanding Culture |
15 |
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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 |
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ET9C4 |
Management and Leadership in TESOL |
10 |
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ET9C1 |
Assessment in TESOL |
10 |
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ET9B8 |
Sociolinguistics of English as a Global Language |
10 |
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ET9B4 |
Professional Practice in TESOL (Post-experience) |
20 |
|
ET9B5 |
Professional Practice in TESOL (pre-experience) |
20 |
|
ET9B7 |
SLA Insights for TESOL Practice |
10, 15 |
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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 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.