Linguistics with TESOL
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
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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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
Linguistics 1: Introduction to Linguistics
Semester 2
Linguistics 2: Sociolinguistics
Year 2
Semester 3
Linguistics 3: Researching Language 1
Semester 4
External Education Placement
Year 3
Semester 5
External Academic Placement
Semester 6
Linguistics 4: Researching Language 2
Year 4
Semester 7
Linguistics 5: Multilingualism in a Globalizing World
Semester 8
LI4018 Linguistics 6: Language Policy and Politics
Program Outcome
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree
- 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
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Career Opportunities
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