Portuguese MA
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Hons) EAS4001
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Modern Languages and Cultures
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
- Typically Offered: Semester 1
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
The course covers the core principles of Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) methodology, with a focus on teaching approaches for the 4 skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and the language system at both sentence and discourse level. It gives students peer /group practice in planning lessons, teaching with a variety of material and employing a variety of teaching techniques, while also raising awareness of contemporary issues in the TESOL field.
Timetable
10 x 2-hour seminars over one semester as scheduled on MyCampus.
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
The standard assessments for this course are:
■ Essay (1500words) - 25%
■ Project: Lesson Plan and Language Analysis (2500 words) - 75%
If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:
■ There is no alternative to the essay or project, but an extension to the deadline can be offered as reasonable adjustment (students should follow the usual process for extensions).
Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor. 
Main Assessment In: December
Course Aims
This course will provide the opportunity to:
■ engage with the theory and practice of TESOL in its current global context;
■ examine principles and practical applications for teaching the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and the language systems (grammar, lexis and phonology);
■ experience peer teaching practice, using coursebooks and authentic material;
■ explore contemporary areas of debate encountered within the TESOL profession;
■ learn from experienced teachers putting their skills and knowledge into practice (via DVDs and live observations).
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
■ apply descriptions of language systems to the classroom context, by means of lesson plans following current industry practice.
■ plan lessons and parts of lessons for specified groups of learners, applying relevant pedagogical principles;
■ identify and critically evaluate contemporary local, national or global issues in the TESOL profession.