Dissertation on Education, Gender and International Development (EDPS0050)

This is the dissertation module for the MA Education, Gender and International Development. 

The dissertation module aims to enable students to understand the contested nature of social/educational research (as applied to international development) and apply their learning by way of preparation and submission of a dissertation. 

The module consists of a series of taught elements and supervision sessions to support students to conduct a small-scale study (such as that for their dissertation).  

Please note: EGID dissertations must combine a focus on education and gender and international development. You will have plenty of opportunity to discuss your topic ideas during the taught elements in term 1 and in term 2. 

Students are expected to submit an account of their small-scale study by way of a dissertation. This is a maximum of 19,000 words and includes a write-up of the research, a research proposal and a focused summary of the study. 

Applied Linguistics|Modern Languages and Cultures|Teacher Training|Teaching Training - Subject Studies

Intercultural communication|languages|second language learning|language teaching|language educat

The module aims to establish the correlation of language and culture and identity in language learning setting whilst also considering inclusive practice. We...

Intercultural Communication and the Foreign Language Classroom (CCME0165)

The module aims to establish the correlation of language and culture and identity in language learning setting whilst also considering inclusive practice. We explore explicitly how to nurture intercultural communicative competence with learners at various stages of their learning journey. We experiment with virtual communication and digital resources, and the individual, community and collaborative pathways these facilitate, in order to transform the language learning experience and ensure we have the opportunity to develop meaningful intercultural experiences. 

As part of this, the module explores the interface between language learning theory and research, language teaching policy and practice, with a particular focus on interculturality across themes and that go beyond national borders. We will experiment with how to design a truly intercultural language teaching curriculum that allows learners to become both linguistically and interculturally competent, while also developing and broadening theoretical and practical understandings of language teaching and learning so as to develop innovative professionals who are equipped to transform their practice.