English Language Teaching Dissertation (009X5)

45 credits, Level 7 (Masters)

Summer teaching

The MA dissertation is a substantial piece of work on a single topic that gives evidence of independent and original thought. It is not limited to a prescribed pattern, but it will generally be of one of the following:

• a classroom research project: e.g. experimental, or observational data collection, or a learner/class case study
• a critical piece of work: e.g. a critical analysis and evaluation of a set of second language learning materials, a method or approach in a specific language learning context
• an investigation of attitudes, opinions or experiences of teachers/learners in relation to a specific issue in ELT: e.g. methods, materials, tests, factors in language learning, sociocultural impact.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 450 hours of work. This breaks down into about 6 hours of contact time and about 444 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2021/22. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.