TESOL & a Modern Language

In this module, you will develop skills for studying languages at university, including introductions to TESOL and cultural contexts. You'll explore these areas as academic disciplines, learning techniques for social science inquiry. Additionally, you'll practice employability skills like oral communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and project management.

This module aims to provide a foundation for your knowledge and skills required of a trained EFL teacher and raises awareness of the basic structures and functions of English. By the end of this module, you will be able to demonstrate familiarity with contemporary approaches in TEFL and have experience designing, planning, and teaching to groups of your peers.

You'll gain skills necessary to approach teaching English to speakers of other languages. You'll focus on how people pick up language by reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and phonology. You'll receive an introduction into key linguistic themes in society and language diversity.

• Deaf Communities and Culture: On this module you'll be introduced to the concepts of community, culture and identity. You'll explore how ideas of ‘community’ and ‘culture’ have developed. You will also explore the complex and interdependent relationship of communities, cultures and identities with a view to developing a broad-minded awareness of modern multi-cultural society in the UK and beyond.

• British Sign Language 100: On this module you'll learn to communicate effectively with Deaf sign language users using British Sign Language (BSL). You'll cover the vital, real-life vocabulary and language functions and develop your employability skills in awareness of minority language, communicative interaction, reasoning and judgement. 
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• British Sign Language 150: In this module you will further your ability to communicate well using British Sign Language to deaf sign language users. You'll work on more complex everyday situations and develop your employability skills by working on real-life vocabulary and language functions.

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• British Sign Language 200: You will develop your BSL skills beyond everyday communication. You'll focus on academic perspectives, employability skills, ethics, and cultural awareness. You will develop an understanding of language, critical reading, discussion, and analysis. By the end, you will be able to take part in group and one-to-one BSL interactions.
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• British Sign Language 250: You’ll develop key employability skills like communication and cultural awareness, exploring minority language and ethical issues. You'll study BSL grammar, including proforms, pronouns, and more complex features like aspect, metaphor, and turn-taking. By the end, you'll engage in near-native interactions with a broader range of Deaf BSL users and gain deeper cultural understanding.

• Background to China: This module aims to introduce you to the developments in China, covering its society and culture. You will explore China's land, political structure, and history.
• Beginners Chinese: You'll be introduced to Chinese by focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). You'll also learn self-study techniques and cultural knowledge for further language learning.

• Beginners Japanese: This module introduces Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and basic communication skills for beginners, focusing equally on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It also gives you self-study skills for continued language learning and cultural competence.
• Background to Japan: This module will introduce you to the study of Japan, its history, culture, traditions and society and a variety of interpretative approaches to Japan, from both Western and Japanese perspectives. You'll then have opportunities to carry out research in this area.

• Background to Korea: You'll explores Korea's evolution globally and historically, looking at its unique characteristics in Asia Pacific. You'll analyse issues of development and change in Korea and develop an understanding of the problems and achievements of the country.
• Beginners Korean: This module introduces Korean grammar, vocabulary, and basic communication skills for beginners, with equal focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It also provides self-study skills for ongoing language learning and cultural competence.

• Writing for Professional Practice: You’ll develop study skills for higher education. This includes using the library, critical reading, analysis of sources, and preparing written and oral work. You’ll learn about the style differences between between academic writing, creative writing, reflective writing, and the language of the workplace. You'll also learn about conventions for essay writing and referencing.
• Beginners Spanish: This module is designed to help you rapidly develop essential written, oral, and aural skills in Spanish. You will build a strong foundation for further study at degree level and gain the tools necessary for independent language learning.
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• Introduction to Spanish Studies: This module helps you strengthen the foundations for higher-level language skills by revising and consolidating your grammar. You will develop your independent language learning skills while exploring various aspects of contemporary Spanish history, culture, and society.

This module will address the range of employability and global citizenship skills required for undergraduate success and graduate level attributes. You'll develop skills associated with employability and global citizenship in a field relevant to your chosen course through practical project-based learning, and/or applied Humanities.

This module aims to support you in your development of the academic skills required to succeed in your undergraduate studies. The module will address the range of research skills required for undergraduate success.

This module builds on your knowledge and skills of the social and regional varieties of English. You'll be able to critically reflect on methods in language teaching within different contexts. You'll also have experience in planning, teaching and evaluating activities for a Tandem Learning partner.

This module covers a range of skills for your development as an EFL teacher, such as language awareness, analysing English, evaluating, adapting, and designing tasks, activities, and materials for TEFL, classroom dynamics, and creating a climate for learning.

• Deaf World Debates: Our module will develop your knowledge and appreciation of the current debates surrounding the deaf community. You will study contemporary issues in the deaf world, looking at disability policies, minority groups in the UK, deafness in the European Community and adjustment to acquired hearing loss.

• British Sign Language 200: Are you ready to take your BSL skills to the next level? This module will develop your BSL reception, comprehension and production skills. You'll go beyond the essential communicative function that you have previously studied with a focus on employability.
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• British Sign Language 250: This module develops your prior skills and knowledge to a post-Intermediate level. You'll learn to interact effectively with a wider range of near-native level BSL users. You'll also be able to discuss both the structure of BSL and the culture of the Deaf community in greater depth and with greater awareness of variation.

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• British Sign Language 300: You will make more progress in BSL and develop your knowledge and competence to an advanced level. You'll be able to communicate effectively in most work and social environments where BSL is necessary.
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• British Sign Language 350: This module will further develop your skills in BSL and how to respond to complex information using work-place. You'll understand the level of fluency needed to contribute to high-level discussions and the different styles for delivering formal, prepared and technical reports.

• Aspects of Chinese Society: This module will enhance your understanding of various aspects of contemporary Chinese society through analysis of appropriate film, video and written materials. This will act as a foundation to prepare you for placement abroad.
• Chinese Language and Society: This module will develop more advanced conversation skills in Chinese, with materials chosen for both linguistic value and interest. You'll expand your grammatical knowledge while focusing on society, culture, and current affairs. Knowledge of Chinese culture and society is deepened through academic texts and other relevant resources.
• Intermediate Chinese Literacy: On this module you'll develop your reading and writing skills and build on your vocabulary. You'll also enhance your written Chinese skills, gain an understanding complex grammatical structures, and build on your understanding of Chinese culture.

• Japanese Language and Society 1: This module builds on your previous language skills. You'll develop your ability to communicate in Japanese across various contexts. You'll also deepen your understanding of Japanese culture, and develop as an independent learner and language user.
• Japanese Language and Society 2: This module aims to help you achieve confidence and competence in Japanese communication across various contexts. You'll enhance your analytical skills for understanding Japanese society and culture. You'll also develop more as an independent learner and language user.
• Aspects of Japanese Society: This module prepares you for studying in Japan by developing critical insights into Japanese society, and addressing practical and cultural challenges. You'll enhance your skills through group work, and prepare for your final-year dissertation or project.

• Korean Language and Society 1: This module aims to build on your first-year language skills, helping you achieve competence in Korean communication across various contexts. You'll enhance your awareness of Korean culture, and develop as an independent learner and language user.
• Korean Language and Society 2: This module will help you achieve confidence and competence in Korean communication across various contexts. You'll enhance your analytical skills for understanding Korean society and culture, and develop further as an independent learner and language user.
• Exploring Korean Language and Society: On this module you'll learn the structure and diversity of the Korean language and society and critically examine socio-linguistic and socio-cultural aspects of Korea. You'll also enhance your analysis and research skills in these areas, and develop your overall academic research skills.

• Spanish Language and Society 1: This module aims to build on your knowledge of the Spanish language and how to communicate in Spanish in range of complex situations. You will also gain knowledge in more specialised areas of Spanish society as well as developing your registers such as cultural, socio-political and socio-economic.
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• Spanish Language and Society 2: This module lets you build on your language skills and you'll therefore achieve a high competence in communicating in Spanish. You'll also be able to examine specialised areas of Spanish society

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• Spanish Language Studies 1: This module helps you build on your existing Spanish skills, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively in more complex situations. You'll begin to develop a range of registers, including cultural, socio-political, and socio-economic, And you'll gain insights into various aspects of Hispanic society and conducting independent research.
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• Spanish Language Studies 2: This module builds on the language skills you developed in Semester 1, helping you achieve advanced competence in Spanish for more complex interactions. You'll explore specialised areas of Hispanic society, conduct independent research, and further develop your analytical skills.

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• Employability and Global Citizenship: This module helps you develop employability and global citizenship skills through practical, project-based learning or applied humanities. You'll reflect on how your existing knowledge and skills can transfer to real-world contexts and identify areas for improvement. You will apply your learning to contribute meaningfully to your community and future career.
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• Research Methods: This module helps you develop the academic skills needed to succeed in your undergraduate studies.

The module will provide you with the opportunity to undertake an extended, independent study of a significant topic relating to your named qualification subject area.

Critically evaluate current issues and practice within TESOL. You'll apply your understanding of these issues to teaching in different contexts. You'll also develop the knowledge and professional skills needed for a career teaching English.

This module will build on your teaching skills and practice. You'll plan, deliver and critically reflect on a series of lessons for learners of English.

• British Sign Language 300: You will make more progress in BSL and develop your knowledge and competence to an advanced level. You'll be able to communicate effectively in most work and social environments where BSL is necessary.
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• British Sign Language 350: This module will further develop your skills in BSL and how to respond to complex information using work-place. You'll understand the level of fluency needed to contribute to high-level discussions and the different styles for delivering formal, prepared and technical reports.

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• British Sign Language 375: You'll develop competence in BSL, enhance cultural awareness and self-reflective skills, and gain understanding of grammar, jargon, and vocabulary. You'll achieve fluency suitable for professional and social situations, enabling you to exchange ideas and opinions in various environments. The module includes real-life practice within the Deaf community.
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• British Sign Language 400: On this module, you'll develop your BSL competence and insight, and extend on previous work a greater degree and depth. You'll develop your competence in signed interactions and be able to function effectively and with ease in a wider range of linguistic environments and with a wider range of native language users.

• Understanding Chinese Economy and Society: This module develops a comprehensive knowledge of what business is like in contemporary China. You will develop the skills to study and translate a wide array of theoretical works around a variety of themes and topics including correspondence, semi-legal documents and news reports.
• Chinese Language 3: On this module, you'll improve your Chinese reading skills for a wide range of words. You'll also develop mediation skills like translation and summarisation, while exploring modern Chinese culture and society through primary sources in Chinese.
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• Chinese Language Studies: This module builds on your previous skills and knowledge. You'll develop your Chinese language and communication skills, and your awareness of Chinese socio-culture.

• Decoding Japan through Cultural Readings and Translation: In this module you will read and analyse Japanese texts of various types. You will develop advanced skills in language processing by analysing cultural issues in Japanese society.
• Japanese Language 3: On this module you will put your knowledge of Japanese into practise from your learning experience at your host institution in Japan.
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• Japanese Language Studies: The aim of this module is to build on your period abroad experience. You will learn and further develop your language skills to communicate with confidence, fluency and accuracy.

• Korean Culture and Society: This module aims to provide insight into the modern socio-political history of contemporary Korea. You'll assess its social, political, and cultural aspects, and critically examine Korean society and culture in both national and global contexts.
• Korean Language Studies: This module enables you to communicate effectively in diverse situations with varying levels of formality and politeness, achieving a high proficiency in both spoken and written Korean, equivalent to educated speakers. 
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• Korean Language 3: This module enhances and refines your language skills from previous academic years. You'll learn to communicate effectively in diverse situations with varying levels of formality and politeness.

• Hispanic Culture and Society: This module builds on your socio-cultural understanding of the Hispanic world, allowing you to explore Spanish language in context. You will develop analytical skills by examining complex factual and literary texts and conduct independent research. You'll also investigate various aspects of Hispanic society and culture.
• Spanish Language: In this module you will develop your previously acquired language skills and reach a high degree of proficiency in spoken and written Spanish defined as the ability to communicate fully and fluently at the level of educated speakers of Spanish.
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• Spanish Language Studies: In this module, you will build upon skills and knowledge of the Spanish language. Your language competence will transform into an advanced degree of proficiency. You will also gain self-management and linguistic skills. The module aims to maintain and enhance language learning beyond the course.