BA (Hons) English Language with Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The English Language with TESOL BA (Hons) degree at De Montfort University is designed for those who have a keen interest in studying language from a range of perspectives. It aims to impart deep knowledge about how English works in its spoken and written forms, the various social contexts it is used in, and how it is taught and learned.Course Content: The program combines studying language theory with practical methods for the teaching of English to people whose first language is not English. It also offers specialist modules looking at a range of topics, including language teaching, language and power, children’s literature, and English in the workplace. Students also have the opportunity to complete a dissertation or major independent study on a subject of their choice.Key Modules: Some of the prominent modules include: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Practicum, Language and Power, Applied Language Studies, Grammar and Meaning, Language Teaching Methods, Language and Society, Child Language Acquisition, and Language in the Workplace.Accreditations: "De Montfort University is accredited by The Guardian University Guide 2021 and has endowments from Contemporary English Language and Linguistics. It holds a 5/5 by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) for student satisfaction."Future Careers: Graduates of this degree program can work in careers within education, research, language consultancy, publishing, and marketing. It also serves as a strong foundation for students wishing to pursue further research or studies in Applied Linguistics or TESOL, or train to become English language teachers in the UK or abroad.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.