Linguistics with TESOL

University of Limerick

Ireland, Limerick

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University of Limerick

Ireland , Limerick

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LM002

Application Fee

EUR 35

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines13-May-2024

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 15,360 / year

Next Intake 13-May-2024

Linguistics with TESOL

About

Linguistics with TESOL (Teaching English to speakers of Other Languages) can be taken on both LM002 Bachelor of Arts & LM019 Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences. Subject combinations & course structures can be reviewed on the appropriate programme page.

About You

You are fascinated by all aspects of human language and communication; you are interested in finding out where language comes from and how we acquire it, how language changes over time, how it varies between people and between places, and between different genders and generations. You are keen to explore the role of language in wider society and to learn how languages work in contact and competition with each other. Studying linguistics with TESOL involves becoming a language expert. This means not just improving your language and communication skills but also learning about languages in the world.

Why study Linguistics with TESOL at UL?

The Linguistics and TESOL Section is located in the School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics. All members of staff are highly active in research , and there is a close alignment between research and teaching expertise. Particular features of the Linguistics with TESOL pathway at University of Limerick include:

Foundation modules in linguistics and sociolinguistics (language in society) in your first year to give you a thorough introduction to the subject;
Modules on researching language in your second and third years, which will equip you with the tools to carry out research and analysis on a variety of types of language and texts;
Specialist modules covering topics such as - language and technology; language policy and politics; Irish- English; multilingualism; language and globalization; and media discourse analysis;
Training in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in a specialized suite of three modules;
One year off-campus gaining valuable work experience through cooperative education placement and intercultural experience through Erasmus/ study abroad in one of our partner universities.

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Launch Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Linguistics is the study of language, and language is how we get things done in the world. The focus in UL is on sociolinguistics, which is concerned with the role of language in society. You will start in first year with more general, introductory modules and work your way towards more specialized modules in your final semesters:

Year 1: Introduction to Linguistics; Introduction to Sociolinguistics;
Year 2: How to research language (carrying out and designing research studies); Language and Society in Ireland; Language Technology;
Year 3: How to analyse language data (corpus methods, discourse analysis, ethnographic methods, conversation analysis); TESOL 1 OR optional modules in Language and Culture.
Year 4: Multilingualism in a Globalizing World; Language Policy, Politics and Power. TESOL 2&3 OR optional modules in Language and Culture.

Modules are offered on both Bachelor of Arts (LM002) and BSc. Social Sciences (LM019) - Both are subject to change.

Year 1	Semester 1		Semester 2
LI4211	Linguistics 1: Introduction to Linguistics	LI4212	Linguistics 2: Sociolinguistics
Year 2	Semester 3		Semester 4
LI4013	Linguistics 3: Researching Language 1		External Education Placement
	Students select 1:
LI4023	Language and Society in Ireland
LI4113	Language Technology
Year 3	Semester 5		Semester 6
	External Academic Placement	LI4006	Linguistics 4: Researching Language 2
			Students select 1:
		TE4106	TESOL 1
		CU4014	Analysing Media Discourse
Year 4	Semester 7		Semester 8
LI4017	Linguistics 5: Multilingualism in a Globalizing World		LI4018 Linguistics 6: Language Policy and Politics
	Students select 1:		Students select 1:
TE4107	TESOL 2	TE4108	TESOL 3
CU4128	New Media, Language & Globalization	CU4116	Language and Cultural Theory

Disciplines

Arts

Humanities and Social Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students are required to hold their Certificate of General Secondary Education with an average grade of 80% or above plus one further year of third-level education or UL Foundation Programme.
Specific subject requirements also apply.

Career

Studying linguistics opens the door to a whole range of careers, as expertise in language and communication is in very high demand across almost all sectors and professions. Here are some examples:

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Speech and Language Therapy (Professional Masters required)
Forensic linguistics
Language consultancy (surveys and testing)
Lexicography (development of dictionaries)
Linguistic analysis for digital media companies
Media, journalism and publishing,
Advertising and PR
Information Technology Sector
Research and teaching in further and higher education

Follow-on Study

Related postgraduate courses at UL include;

MA / Structured PhD in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
MSc Speech and Language Therapy
Structured PhD in Applied Languages
MA Journalism (with Grad Dip option)
MA Technical Communication and eLearning
MA in Applied Linguistics (International)

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 15,360 / year

Application Fee

EUR 35

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