Learning and Teaching Second Language Vocabulary
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGL4368 | English | 4 | N/A | April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK |
- Code
- ENGL4368
- School
- English
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- N/A
- Semesters
- April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK
Summary
The aim of this pod is to discuss key issues related to learning and teaching vocabulary in a second language (L2), with a particular focus on how research findings inform language pedagogy, materials development and English Language Teaching (ELT) methodology more broadly. The pod addresses topics such as incidental and intentional vocabulary learning, the role of vocabulary in syllabus design and language curriculum, and different ways of testing lexical knowledge in different learning contexts and by means of different tools. By completing, students will learn how the field’s current understanding of L2 vocabulary learning and use can inform principled vocabulary teaching and language instruction more broadly.
Target Students
Students registered on the School of English online masters scheme.
Assessment
- 100% Participation: Student participation
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module comprises an optional component in the following pathways: Applied English, Applied Linguistics, and Applied Linguistics and ELT. As such, it contributes in its specific aims to the programme-level coverage of these pathways.Learning Outcomes
Critically appraise research findings related to learning and teaching L2 vocabulary.
Demonstrate familiarity with the main concepts, approaches and tools that inform language teaching methodology with respect to vocabulary.
Use research findings to justify your own approach to teaching vocabulary in a specific ELT context.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired to the appropriate disciplinary and professional standard.
Assimilate and present subject-specific material in an appropriate format (assessed within the ‘Assessment Portfolio’ 1, 2 or 3).