ET5502 Linguistics for Language Teachers

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Only available to students on a PGT TESOL programme

Planned timetable

Lectures: 10-12 Mondays and Tuesdays, Weeks 1-5. Practical: to be confirmed, Weeks 1-5

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Ms L Wilson

Ms L Wilson
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Ms Lynn Wilson, Ms Alison Malcolm-Smith

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module is designed to equip students with the skills required to describe and analyse written discourse. It does not assume prior knowledge of linguistics and seeks to introduce students to selected fundamental concepts, relevant to English language teaching. Students will acquire appropriate terminology and techniques in the analysis and description of grammatical terms and structures.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

4 hours lectures (x 5 weeks), 1 hour seminar (x 5 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

31

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

120

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • apply key concepts and appropriate terminology in the analysis and description of grammar
  • engage with different conceptualisations of grammar and apply these to a variety of teaching contexts.
  • apply knowledge of key texts in grammar and linguistics to language teaching
  • differentiate approaches to the teaching of grammar/pronunciation
  • critically justify the appropriacy of a grammar/pronunciation teaching approach to a particular teaching scenario and context