Program Overview
Students develop linguistic and analytical skills, explore language theory, and gain practical experience through a work placement module. The program offers opportunities to engage with language-related societies and study abroad, fostering cultural immersion and professional networking.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Studying the English Language with TESOL degree at DMU will allow you to combine the study of English Language with the key theoretical and practical issues involved in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. A carefully designed course that enables you to develop your own ability to teach English to non-native speakers whilst enabling you to think about how language in general and English in particular functions in the world today. Through this course you’ll study linguistics, grammar, the evolution of the English language and a variety of writing styles, while also exploring the theory of how to teach English as a second language. By studying with us you will develop a set of linguistic and analytical skills, which will help you become a highly-skilled communicator.
Other:
Through this course you will be able to get get involved with a number of societies that are relevant to your studies, including creative writing and debate societies. There are also organised theatre trips and visiting lecturers have included author Kate Forsyth and poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Opportunity to study abroad between years two and three to gain life experience by practising your language skills and networking in a different culture, with the opportunity to study abroad between years two and three
