MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) with Translation Studies

Full Time code:882619

Part Time code:882622

Introduction

The MA in TESOL with Translation Studies is designed for language graduates, ideally with either a teaching qualification or some teaching experience, who want to acquire an in-depth knowledge of English and how to teach it, but who are also interested in translation theories and practice.

Students have the opportunity to examine the theory, research and practical aspects of language teaching through observation, reflection and practice, as well as examining from a practical and theoretical perspective the nature and process of translation. There is also an opportunity to explore the use of translation technologies or focus on innovation in language learning and teaching. International students also have the opportunity to develop advanced English language skills and study techniques at postgraduate level in the one-semester postgraduate English for Academic Purposes module. The latter is taken as an additional module.

The MA/Diploma in TESOL with Translation Studies is offered as a one-year full-time programme (course code 882619) and as a two-year part-time programme (course code 882622). The predominant mode of examination on this programme is by coursework and continuous assessment.

Programme structure

Semester 1

Core modules:

• Systems of the English Language
• Second Language Acquisition

Option Modules (one module from):

• Issues in Translation Studies
• Introduction to Literary Translation
• New Technologies and Language Teaching/Learning
• Language Transfer in Relation to Film, TV and the Media

Semester 2

One TESOL core module:

• Approaches to English Language Teaching

Two modules from:

• An Introduction to Corpus Linguistics
• Postgraduate British Studies
• Teaching English for Specific Purposes
• EFL/ESOL Exams and Testing
• An Introduction to Linguistics for Translators
• Advanced Practical Translation Skills
• Professional Translation Skills
•  A range of modules from within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (subject to supervisor's approval). See the module catalogue. For details on Faculty modules at postgraduate level please click here.

Semester 3

Core module:

• Dissertation (Action Research Project)

Entry requirements

• Applicants should have a first degree in a related area and an IELTS score of 6.5 or above, with a 6.0 in writing and a 5.5 in all other skills.
• Your personal statement needs to show an awareness of what TESOL is and of the content of the TESOL degree at the University of Hull.

All International students on this programme will qualify for a bursary of £1,000.