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Jim Askham,
pamela rogerson revell,
Agneta M-L Svalberg,
Glenn Fulcher,
Nick Smith,
Julie Norton,
Jim K,
Rachel Tunstall,
Jim King,
jeff stanford,
and
Geoff Jordan
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for: You can use the hashtag #FLlinguistics to talk about this course on social media.
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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for: You can use the hashtag #FLlinguistics to talk about this course on social media.
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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for: You can use the hashtag #FLlinguistics to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered
- Have you ever met an applied linguist?
- Language and the big decisions in life
- Inspiring language learning
- The social role of pronunciation
- Investigating language in use
- Joining the Applied Linguistics and TESOL community at Leicester
- anyone interested in linguistics and language teaching, and thinking of a career in these fields
- people considering a postgraduate degree in applied linguistics or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- professionals already working in applied linguistics or related fields, who want an update on current thinking and practice.
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Introduction to applied linguistics and tesol
According to learners, this course serves as an excellent positive introduction to applied linguistics and TESOL, particularly for those considering further study or a career in the field. Many found the lectures and materials engaging and appreciated the way complex concepts were introduced. It's seen as a solid foundation and a valuable taster for postgraduate programs offered by the university. While some praised the depth, others noted that the readings could be dense or that some areas felt more introductory than others. Overall, it is widely regarded as a useful and inspiring starting point.
Strongly rooted in academic principles.
"The course has a strong academic flavor, which is great if you're heading towards further study."
"Expect a focus on theoretical concepts and research methods, typical of a university introduction."
"It felt very much like a foundational university course, which suited my needs perfectly."
Excellent for considering university programs.
"This course was an excellent taster for the Masters program at Leicester. It definitely solidified my interest."
"Highly recommend if you're thinking about postgraduate study in this area. Gives you a good feel for the university's approach."
"Helped me decide that applied linguistics is the right path for me for further education."
Lectures and topics were interesting and well-presented.
"The video lectures were very engaging and the instructors clearly passionate about the subject."
"Loved the diverse topics covered, especially the segments on language and big life decisions – really thought-provoking."
"Found the material presented in an interesting and digestible way. Kept my attention throughout."
"The social role of pronunciation module was particularly fascinating and well explained."
Provides a strong foundation for newcomers.
"This course provides a great introduction to the world of applied linguistics and TESOL. It's a fantastic starting point..."
"Found this to be a solid and engaging introduction to the field. Perfect for someone like me just starting out."
"Really appreciated the way the basics were covered thoroughly, making it accessible for beginners."
"I felt this course gave me a very clear overview of the key areas in applied linguistics."
Some required readings were challenging.
"While the lectures were accessible, some of the suggested readings felt quite dense and required significant effort to fully grasp."
"Found some of the academic papers challenging to get through without additional support or background."
"The depth in readings was sometimes overwhelming for an introductory course."
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Time
18 hours
Via
FutureLearn
Institution
University of Leicester
Instructors
Jim Askham
pamela rogerson revell
Agneta M-L Svalberg
Glenn Fulcher
Nick Smith
Julie Norton
Jim K
Rachel Tunstall
Jim King
jeff stanford
Geoff Jordan
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