BA (Honours) Languages with TESOL – Spanish
UCAS code
R8XDAttendance
Full-time
Four years full-time (including one year work placement)At a glance
Study two languages and gain the skills and knowledge needed to work as an English language teacher to speakers of other languages on this certificated course. As part of the course you take the internationally recognised Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). You spend 18 months abroad with six months spent studying and one year teaching English to Spanish speakers.
Key points
• Gain the skills needed to work as a TESOL teacher in Spanish-speaking countries.
• Graduate with the internationally recognised Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL and relevant work experience.
• Study Spanish and another language alongside your TESOL modules.
• Gain 18 months experience working and studying abroad.
What is languages with TESOL?
The Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL is an internationally recognised qualification to teach English to speakers of other languages. The knowledge and skills from this qualification combined with the ability to speak and understand Spanish language and culture and the experiences of Spanish speakers learning English, opens up international career prospects.
About this course
Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to teach English to speakers of other languages on this certificated course. Your studies prepare you for work in a range of national and international educational settings. You can apply to take a placement teaching English to Spanish speakers from primary school age up to university level, such as working as an English language assistant in a Spanish university.
You train in excellent specialist facilities that are centred on our TESOL Centre, which is accredited by the British Council and has been running since 1985.
As part of the course you can take the Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL, an internationally recognised English language initial teaching qualification.
You study two languages consisting of Spanish plus one other foreign language alongside your TESOL modules. Other available languages are • German • French • Italian. Italian is offered at beginner level only.
You spend a total of 18 months abroad in the countries of your foreign languages. This gives you an excellent opportunity to develop your language ability, expand your cultural knowledge and gain a better understanding of teaching English abroad.
Six months is spent studying at one of our partner universities. You will spend this study time in the country of your weaker language. If you have two A level languages you can discuss your options with your tutor and choose which language is spent on placement and which is spent as study abroad. Your non-language modules studied abroad will relate to language acquisition and linguistics. This is followed by a teaching placement year in an overseas educational establishment in a Spanish-speaking country.
On the course you work with fellow students to develop knowledge and skills in key areas including • foreign languages • the nature of language, language systems and language acquisition • approaches to teaching English to speakers of other languages and how to apply this to your own classroom practice • the learning cultures of students from foreign countries • the ability to critically reflect on your personal educational development.
This course provides you with a variety of teaching experiences and knowledge of foreign languages which, together with the Trinity College Certificate, greatly enhance your employability and professional profile.
Key areas of study
Key areas include • Spanish • your chosen additional language • language across cultures • business, society and culture • TESOL classroom teaching and reflection • TESOL abroad • exploring second language learning.
Associated careers
This course prepares you for work in a range of national and international educational settings with a focus on teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).
Your career prospects include teaching opportunities in the UK and worldwide state education systems as well as in the private sector.
Professional recognition
Subject to validation, this course provides you with the Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL.
This qualification is accredited by the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) at level 4 of the UK National Qualifications Framework, and is accepted by the British Council as an initial qualification in English language teaching.
Course content
Year one modules
• language 1 • language 2 • business, society and culture 1 and/or • language across cultures • foundation studies in TESOL • exploring second language learning
Year two modules
• language 1 • language 2 • business, society and culture 2 or • cross-cultural awareness 2 • TESOL classroom teaching and reflection • TESOL abroad
You study for one semester in a foreign university in the country of one of your chosen languages.
Year three
• teaching placement abroad in the country of your stronger language
Year four modules
• language 1 • language 2 • business, society and culture 3 or • global issues in contemporary society • placement and language research project
Assessment
• presentations • essays • group work • teaching observations
Entry requirements
2014 entry requirements
Normally, five GCSEs at grade C or above including English language and mathematics, plus one of the following
• 280 points including at least 160 points from two A levels or BTEC National qualifications or one AVCE double award. We accept general studies.
You must have at least one A level (minimum grade E) or one AS level (minimum grade C) in one of your chosen programme languages.
• Access – an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.
2013 entry requirements
Normally, five GCSEs at grade C or above including English language and mathematics, plus one of the following
• 280 points including at least 160 points from two A levels or BTEC National qualifications or one AVCE double award. We accept general studies.
You must have at least one A level (minimum grade E) or one AS level (minimum grade C) in one of your chosen programme languages.
Fees
International students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £11,880 a year
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,880 a year
How to apply
You apply for this course through UCAS.
Contact details
For more information or to check the progress of your application phone +44 (0)114 225 5555, fax +44 (0)114 225 2167, e-mail admissions@shu.ac.uk