University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module examines both the local and broader global contexts of English Language Teaching and provides a broad introduction to sociolingusitics. The key focus is to investigate how language teaching approaches and methodologies are shaped by various cultural, political, educational and social contexts. ELT (English Language Teaching) is also examined in relation to WES (World Englishes), EFL (English as a Foreign Language), EAL (English as an Additional Language) and ELF (English as a Lingua Franca).

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass at least 60 credits from any levels matching et51

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 lecture (x 10 weeks) 1 tutorial (x 10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 32

Guided independent study hours: 165

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 20%
Practical examinations : 20%
Coursework: 60%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel