University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Only available to students on a PGT TESOL programme

Planned timetable: Lectures: 10-12 Mondays and Tuesdays, Weeks 1-5. Practical: to be confirmed, Weeks 1-5

This module is designed to equip students with the skills required to describe and analyse written discourse. It does not assume prior knowledge of linguistics and seeks to introduce students to selected fundamental concepts, relevant to English language teaching. Students will acquire appropriate terminology and techniques in the analysis and description of grammatical terms and structures.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 4 hours lectures (x 5 weeks), 1 hour seminar (x 5 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 31

Guided independent study hours: 120

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Ms L Wilson
Module teaching staff: Ms Lynn Wilson, Ms Alison Malcolm-Smith
Module coordinator email lw214@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• apply key concepts and appropriate terminology in the analysis and description of grammar
• engage with different conceptualisations of grammar and apply these to a variety of teaching contexts.
• apply knowledge of key texts in grammar and linguistics to language teaching
• differentiate approaches to the teaching of grammar/pronunciation
• critically justify the appropriacy of a grammar/pronunciation teaching approach to a particular teaching scenario and context