Aims and Fit of Module

The main aims of the module are to: 

• Apply some of the main research, theorizing and practice involved in the evaluation and design of curricula for English language education 

• Engage in some of the main levels of activity involved in curriculum design, i.e., needs analysis, situation analysis, course design, material design, syllabus design and materials evaluation and adaptation 

• Master relevant academic concepts for each of these areas studied 

• Raise awareness of factors that are crucial to effective teaching and research 

• Apprentice the students in to the community of rigorous academic writing practice.

Learning outcomes

A	Competently apply the main research, theory and practice involved in the EFL/ESL pedagogy


B	Engage in the main levels of activity involved in curriculum design, i.e., needs analysis, situation analysis, course design, material design, syllabus design and materials evaluation and adaptation


C	Demonstrate mastery of relevant academic concepts for these areas;


D	Demonstrate awareness of the key factors that are crucial to effective teaching;


E	Provide evidence of rigorous academic writing practice.

Method of teaching and learning

Supervised study