University of Essex

LG329-5-AU-CO:
Language Teaching in Different Contexts

The details

Year: 2023/24

Department: Language and Linguistics

Campus: Colchester Campus

Term: Autumn

Level: Undergraduate: Level 5

Status: Current

Start date: Thursday 05 October 2023

End date: Friday 15 December 2023

Credits: 15

Last updated: 31 October 2023

Requisites for this module

Pre-requisites: (none)

Co-requisites: (none)

Pre and / or co-requisites: (none)

Prohibited modules: (none)

Key module (requisite for): LG378

Key module for

BA QX31 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL),
BA QX41 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Including Foundation Year),
BA QX51 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Including Placement Year),
BA QXH1 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Including Year Abroad),
BA R8T8 Modern Languages and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (5 Years Including Foundation Year),
BA RX91 Modern Languages and Teaching English as a Foreign Language,
BA R116 Language Studies and Teaching English as a Foreign Language,
BA R117 Language Studies and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Including Foundation Year)

Module description

This module introduces students to some of the main contexts in which language teachers may find themselves teaching. The module looks at how these different contexts shape pedagogy, practice and course design. The module also explores key aspects of materials design and development and draws attention to the importance of selecting appropriate materials and activities for classes.

Module aims

The aims of the module are:
• To introduce students to some of the different contexts of language teaching.
• To explore the different ways in which learning takes places in different contexts.
• To explore the different ways in which teaching contexts impact on pedagogy and practice.
• To consider notions of appropriateness in materials design and development.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

1. Discuss some of the different contexts in which language teaching takes place.
2. Understand how context shapes teaching, classroom activities and materials design.
3. Show understanding of how different technologies can be used in the language classroom.
4. Evaluate the appropriateness of teaching materials.

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

The module will run over 10 weeks. There will be 20 contact hours in total, i.e. 1 X 2 hours per week, and these will take the form of lectures and seminars. Students will have the opportunity to have individual tutorials with the module lecturers where they can ask for advice on their assignments. All materials for the module will be uploaded in advance on Moodle.

Bibliography

Hyland, K. (2006b) English for academic purposes: an advanced resource book. First edition. Boca Raton, FL: Routledge, an imprint of Taylor and Francis. Available at: https://essex.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=4567817550007346&institutionId=7346&customerId=7345.
Richards, J.C. (2015) Key issues in language teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Available at: https://doi-org.uniessexlib.idm.oclc.org/10.1017/9781009024600.
Dörnyei, Z. and Ryan, S. (2015) The psychology of the language learner revisited. New York, NY: Routledge. Available at: https://www-taylorfrancis-com.uniessexlib.idm.oclc.org/books/mono/10.4324/9781315779553/psychology-language-learner-revisited-zoltan-dornyei-stephen-ryan.
Gkonou, C., Daubney, M. and Dewaele, J.-M. (eds) (2017) New insights into language anxiety: theory, research and educational implications. Bristol: Multilingual Matters. Available at: https://doi.org/10.21832/9781783097722.
MacIntyre, P.D. and Hoorie, A.H. Al- (eds) (2019) Contemporary language motivation theory: 60 years since Gardner and Lambert (1959). Bristol: Multilingual Matters. Available at: https://www-degruyter-com.uniessexlib.idm.oclc.org/document/doi/10.21832/9781788925204/html.
Paulsrud, B. and Rosén, J. (2017) New Perspectives on Translanguaging and Education. Multilingual Matters. Available at: https://www-degruyter-com.uniessexlib.idm.oclc.org/document/doi/10.21832/9781783097821/html.
García, O. and Baetens Beardsmore, H. (2008) Bilingual education in the 21st century: a global perspective. Malden, MA: Blackwell Pub. Available at: https://app.kortext.com/Shibboleth.sso/Login?entityID=https://idp0.essex.ac.uk/shibboleth&target=https://app.kortext.com/borrow/1045305.
Benati, A.G. (2020) Key Questions in Language Teaching. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Available at: https://app.kortext.com/Shibboleth.sso/Login?entityID=https://idp0.essex.ac.uk/shibboleth&target=https://app.kortext.com/borrow/410853.
‘Languages learning at Key Stage 2: a longitudinal study’ (no date). Available at: https://eprints.soton.ac.uk/143157/.
Thomas S. C. Farrell (ed.) (2015) International perspectives on English language teacher education: innovations from the field. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Available at: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1020458.
Mishan, F. and Timmis, I. (2015c) Materials development for TESOL. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Available at: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.3366/j.ctt1g09xmz.
Glenn Stockwell (2012) Computer-assisted language learning: diversity in research and practice. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139060981.
Muñoz, C. (2006) Age and the rate of foreign language learning. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters. Available at: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=164454.
Hiver, P., Li, S. and Papi, M. (eds) (2022) The Routledge handbook of second language acquisition and individual differences. New York, New York: Routledge. Available at: https://essex.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=4547852340007346&institutionId=7346&customerId=7345.
Ellis, R. and Shintani, N. (2014) Exploring language pedagogy through second language acquisition research. Abingdon: Routledge. Available at: https://essex.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do?operation=resolveService&package_service_id=4558051220007346&institutionId=7346&customerId=7345.

The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam	Description	Deadline	Coursework weighting
Coursework	Moodle Quiz		20%
Coursework	Assignment		80%

Exam format definitions

Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework	Exam
100%	0%

Reassessment

Coursework	Exam
100%	0%

Module supervisor and teaching staff

Supervisor: Dr Stamatia Savvani, email: stamatia.savvani@essex.ac.uk.

Teaching staff: Stamatia Savvani

Contact details: Dr Stamatia Savvani stamatia.savvani@essex.ac.uk, Room 4.206, Number 4267

Availability

Available to incoming Essex Abroad / Exchange students: Yes

Available to Outside Option: No

Available to Audit: No

External examiner

Name: Mr Conrad Hechter Heyns

Institution: Goldsmiths, University of London

Academic role: Director - Centre for Academic Language and Literacies

Resources

Teaching materials: Available via Moodle

Lecture recording: Of 22 hours, 22 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.

Further information

Department website: Language and Linguistics

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