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BA/BSc
Applied English Studies and TESOL
The
School of English and Modern Languages
at
Roehampton University
The School has a range of programmes at undergraduate level, from the
more well-established subjects such as English Literature and French to
our newer programmes in Creative Writing and Translation. At postgraduate
level, we offer Masters and Diploma programmes in Literature and English
Language and Linguistics, soon to be augmented by the addition of
Audiovisual Translation and Creative & Professional Writing (September
2005). We also offer research degrees with supervision by widely-published
specialist staff. All our programmes offer you the opportunity to explore
your chosen field of study in interesting and creative ways. To find out
more, follow the links on the left.
The School’s greatest asset is its staff. We have over 40 academic
staff, all well-qualified teachers, researchers and writers, to guide you
through your programme. Together they create a strong team with a wide
range of expertise and interests. You can visit members of staff on their
individual web pages.
| Courses |
| BA/BSc Applied English Studies |
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| English is today a recognised global
language: |
- It is estimated that over 300 million people use English
as a foreign language
- English enjoys a special status in a number of countries
as a second language or as an ‘official’ language.
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| In addition, English is the preferred
language of many spheres of work such as IT , diplomacy and
business communications. There is also a demand for
interpreters and translators. There is consequently a growing
need for well-qualified experts in English to compete for work
in a global market. |
| The BA/BSc Applied English Studies programme
at Roehampton is for students who do not speak English as
their primary language. International students have the
opportunity to study English at degree level in a country in
which it is spoken. Furthermore, the programme helps you to
become an expert in the language as well as to develop your
proficiency. Many students of English experience the feeling
that they are speaking correctly but people find what they say
amusing because it is inappropriate for that particular
situation. Many students report that they have studied English
to a very high level in their country but do not understand
English when it is spoken to them, have difficulty listening
to lectures in English or following English programmes on TV.
The AES programme will help you to understand how English
operates in the language and how choices are made so that you
become confident and proficient communicators in English. In
addition you can select options to further your interest in
English-speaking cultures, English literature or English
language. |
| The BA/BSc Applied English Studies programme
at Roehampton is a combined honours degree. This means that
you can develop your expertise in another subject area as well
as English. For instance, you can study Applied English
Studies and Business or Applied English Studies and
Psychology. You can choose from a list of nearly 40 subjects
offered at Roehampton to combine with Applied English Studies.
See the prospectus pages for a list of combinations. |
| Classes are lively and interactive. Classes
are intimate and friendly. You have many opportunities to
experiment with your English and discuss and debate current
ideas and issues about language and culture and to meet
students representing a wide range of cultural and linguistic
backgrounds. |
| Do you want to know how to speak in a range
of informal and formal situations? Do you want to know the
difference between British and American English? Do you want
to about the rules that govern English conversation? Do you
want to know about British fashion? Do you want to know how
men and women talk in English can be different? Come and find
out on our programme. |
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
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| English is today a recognised global language: |
- It is estimated that over 300 million people have English as
their mother tongue.
- According to conservative estimates, at least 400 million
people use English as a foreign language.
- English enjoys a special status in a number of countries as a
second language or as an ‘official’ language.
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| In addition, English is the preferred language of
many spheres of work such as IT, diplomacy and business
communications. There is consequently a world demand for teachers,
materials designers, testers and administrators of English language
teaching. |
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| TESOL at Roehampton |
| The TESOL programme at Roehampton is a single
honours degree. It is unique in providing a sound base for a career
in TESOL whatever you personal interest may be, from classroom
teaching in different settings, through to administration and
post-graduate research. |
| Although the programme is single honours, it
offers the possibility of following one or more pathways in English
Language and Linguistics, English Literature, Education, Spanish and
French. This means that you can choose modules outside the TESOL set
to widen your knowledge of other related subjects. |
| The programme is open to both students with
English as their mother tongue and to speakers of other languages.
This means that our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds
and from different countries with no fewer than eight different
languages and cultures represented at any one time. This
multicultural setting, added to the small size of our classes and
the friendly atmosphere, make studying TESOL at Roehampton an
enriching experience. |
| Are you interested in language and how it works?
Have you ever wondered how people learn language? Are you curious
about different learning styles? Then TESOL may just be the course
for you. |
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| Frequently
asked questions about TESOL |
| Prospectus |
| Centre
for Research in Testing, Evaluation and Curriculum in ELT (CRTEC) |
Programme Convener
Ana Acevedo-Palley
Digby Stuart College
Fincham 105
020 8392 3364
a.acevedo@roehampton.ac.uk |
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CONTACT
School of English and Modern Languages
Roehampton University
Roehampton Lane
London SW15 5PH
Tel:
00 44 (0)20 8392 3595
00 44 (0)20 8392 3492
00 44 (0)20 8392 3362
Fax:
00 44 (0)20 8392 3146
Email:
eml@roehampton.ac.uk |
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