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IIEL & School of Humanities, University of Greenwich

MA in Language Learning and Japanese Language Teaching

Module 1. Secound Language Acquisition

The theories of Second Language Acquisition in the last twenty years have enlightened practitioners on how a second language is actually learned.
Languages teachers/lecturers need to understand the main principal issues addressed in Second Language Acquisition, the methods used to conduct research in Second Language Acquisition and to evaluate the findings. A sound knowledge of Second Language Acquisition theories will enable students to carry out their own research and to evaluate their own pedagogical practices.

Module 2. Current Methodologies in Language Teaching and Testing

Language teaching and language testing apply the research in Second Language Acquisition into the teaching environment. Communicative language teaching is a type of instruction which has received considerable attention in recent years.
Studying language testing provides a conceptual foundation for answering questions regarding the development and the use of language tests. This foundation includes three areas: the context that determines the use of language tests, the nature of the language abilities to be measured and the nature of the measurement.

Module 3. Research Methodology

The increasing importance of research in the language learning environment is reflected in the requirement for teachers and professionals to develop a research profile.
Graduate students need a supported learning environment to develop an awareness of the role of research in academic development, and to design and carry out research projects.

Module 4. Japanese Language and Analysis

A sound knowledge of the target language is essential for language teachers. In addition to this, language teachers should carefully observe and be well informed about how the language is used and analyse it in order to develop their teaching.
Based on the systematic knowledge the participants acquired on the Diploma course this module deals with some crucial issues in various related linguistic fields and analyse them in order to enhance participants’ understanding of Japanese language. The emphasis is on developing competence in analysing linguistic issues. Throughout the course participants should acquire an awareness of topics in relevant linguistic fields such as methodologies used to conduct research in language analysis.

Module 5. Japanese Teaching Methodology

It is essential for Japanese language teachers to understand the principal issues addressed in Japanese Teaching Methodology （JTM), and to be able to apply the appropriate teaching method to each case of actual teaching. In this course, the students will develop and enhance their theoretical understanding of language teaching methodologies. They will be able to gain an insight into the application of the methodologies studied in the first semester, while analysing and criticising the JTM used in the actual classroom activities.