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MA - Dissertation

You can start this module at any time. You will develop and apply principled procedures for investigating a specific area of language education and demonstrate expertise in different aspects of your investigation. You will work independently on your investigation project, which will make an original contribution to language education research.

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This module carries 60 credits

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Is this course for you?

 

Location: Distance learning

 

Experience: Degree. language teaching experience

 

Language Level: B2/C1 or higher

 

Course dates: Continuous enrolment

 

Certification:
Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or MA awarded by University of Chichester

 

Course Length: 12 weeks for proposal, up to 60 weeks for completion

 

Course fees: £2420

 

Accommodation: Homestay

 

Minimum age: 18

 

Max class size: 16

 

Free social and cultural programme

 

Cross-curricular and cultural workshops

 

Specialist ELT Library

 

Complementary eLearning platform

Course content

 

Conducting a literature review on the chosen topic

 

Framing of a proposal with a research question

 

Selecting and justifying your research methodology

 

Designing and using data collection tools

 

Collating and analysing data and reaching valid conclusions on your findings

 

The theories and procedures of research which are potentially applicable to language education

 

How to develop and apply principled procedures and methodologies for researching your chosen aspect of language education

 

How to present, analyse and interpret the findings of your investigation projects critically and clearly

 

How to make an original contribution to the field of language education research and/or materials development

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The specific focus of this module will be determined on an individualised basis in negotiation between you and your dissertation supervisor

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Further Information

This course will extend your understanding and critical awareness of:

  • Your own teaching practice with reference to current research, trends and views on language, language teaching methodology, language learning

  • Recent trends in language teaching methodology and their antecedents in the history of language teaching

  • The main factors which influence success and failure in language learning and the implications of these factors for teaching

  • How to gain a clear, practical view of language for teaching purposes

  • How to write language awareness materials for your own learners

  • How to conduct small-scale investigations into classroom practices, learners and their learning

  • How to reflect constructively on your o

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