Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics with English for Academic
Purposes
Overview
This course provides you with the opportunity to combine English language
and study skills with key areas of applied linguistics. Completion of the Graduate Diploma at the required level will normally qualify
you for entry to one of the following Maters level courses in the
Department
of Language and Linguistics:
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MA Applied Linguistics
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MA English Language Teaching
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MA Teaching English as a Foreign Language
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MA Language Testing and Programme Evaluation
The course aims to:
- develop the necessary study skills and language proficiency to be
able to cope with graduate study in a British university
- develop an understanding of critical thinking, including how to
construct an argument
- practice and develop basic research skills and an understanding of
research methods
- develop knowledge and understanding of the theoretical foundations and
the current issues in a relevant subject area, and the experience of teaching
and learning in a British academic department
- examine major areas related to second language acquisition and learning,
and the principles of teaching English as a foreign language
Course structure
English for Academic Purposes
These modules facilitate core English language and study skills development
that is required for successful postgraduate study in the context of the UK
generally, and at the University of Essex in particular. It aims to enhance your
confidence, fluency and competence in the subject. To find out more, please follow these
links:
English for Academic Purposes 1
English for Academic Purposes 2
English for Academic Purposes 3
Research Methods
This module provides you with an introduction to both quantitative and qualitative research methods, as
well as examination of the underlying ethical issues in conducting research, the
philosophical grounding on which research methods rely and the problematic
nature of objectivity in research. You will be encouraged to reflect
on the prevailing research methodologies in your discipline and to relate the
course content to your own research interests. To find out more, please follow
this
link.
Department of Language and Linguistics Modules
You have the opportunity to study the following modules:
Second Language Learning
Methodology of Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Entry criteria
A relevant degree (minimum of lower second classification or equivalent), or
three-year higher education qualification from a recognised institution. For
applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum of IELTS 5.5 with 5.5
in every component, or recognised equivalent, is
required. Decisions on an applicant’s
academic qualifications will be made in close consultation with the Department.
Application form
A PDF
application form is available
online. Please print this off, fill it in and send it to:
International Academy
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3SQ UK
Please contact us for further information.
In addition, the International Academy offers Graduate Diplomas in
Accounting,
Art History,
Biotechnology,
Computer Science,
Economics,
Electronic
Engineering, Entrepreneurship and
Innovation, Finance, History,
Management,
Politics,
Psychoanalytic Studies and
Psychological Studies with English for
Academic Purposes. These are run in
conjunction with departments of Art History and Theory, Biological Sciences, History, Economics, Government, Psychology,
the Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies, Essex Business School and the School of Computer Science
and Electronic Engineering.
Further details can be seen by clicking on the links.
Last modified on 23 February 2012