TESOL / Linguistics
TESOL / Linguistics
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Linguistics
Faculty in TESOL and Linguistics are active, internationally recognised researchers in a range of areas, including the nature and development of professionals within the TESOL community; varieties of English, including Irish English, professional discourse and classroom interaction; World Englishes and the impact of globalization on language and language teaching; the relationship between established and emerging technologies and language pedagogy; creativity and authenticity in materials design and development; and pushing the boundaries of linguistic description and understanding more generally.
Postgraduate Programmes
MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
The University of Limerick’s MA in Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL) was the first of its kind in Ireland, and remains unique in its balance of content between practical pedagogy and research-led teaching connected to on-going advances in the description of language. Graduates gain a professional qualification in the area of TESOL, and a significant emphasis is placed on criticality and reflexivity in understanding of how students learn and how teachers teach. The programme has a dual focus on developing students academically as independent researchers on language and pedagogies, and professionally as TESOL practitioners in an increasingly competitive global market.
Experienced teachers looking to augment their TESOL qualification as well as complete novices are welcome on the programme. No matter what level of teaching experience, participants have the opportunity to complete one or two semesters of teaching practice with classes of highly motivated second language learners at third level. Graduates have gone on to teach in a variety of different teaching contexts all over the world, as well as pursue doctoral research related to TESOL and linguistics.
For more information, please go to the PostGraduate section on the MLAL page
MA in Applied Linguistics International
The Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Linguistics (International) equips students with the analytical and practical skills needed to address language challenges across society, education, media, policy, and technology. On this programme, students gain global experience through an optional international semester and a 12-week internship or placement abroad or they can choose to complete a traditional dissertation.
The programme includes advanced academic writing and English proficiency modules to support international students and offers a wide range of electives tailored to pathways such as teaching, translation, sociolinguistics, and language in organisations.
For more information, please go to the PostGraduate section on the MLAL page.
Erasmus Mundus MA in Teaching Foreign Languages in Multicultural Environments (TELME)
The TELME Erasmus Mundus master's degree offers postgraduate students the tools to become confident and effective language teachers across diverse global settings.
Developed for postgraduate students with a proficiency in English, German, French or Spanish, incoming students should be passionate about teaching and developing a career in language instruction.
Delivered by partners in Ireland, France, Finland, Poland and Spain, the international structure of this master’s allows students, depending on their language choices, to study at UL (or other partner institutions) in Year 1, before moving to a partner university in Year 2. Options for study in year 2 include Université Rennes 2, France; Abo Academy, Finland and Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland. This multi-university approach prepares graduates to thrive in diverse educational environments worldwide.
Scholarships are available for a number of students through the TELME consortium.
Applications for the TELME master’s and scholarship should be submitted via telme.hypotheses.org/
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
The undergraduate TESOL elective stream, a suite of three modules taken over the course of three semesters, is an integral part of many of our primary degree programmes, including the BA in Applied Languages (LM044)
These modules can also be taken by students on many other degrees offered by the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and a Linguistics with TESOL stream is available as part of the BA Arts (LM002) and Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences (LM019)
Taking all three TESOL modules the second part of third year and throughout fourth years of programmes leads to a confirmation of completion validated by the School of Modern Languages & Applied Linguistics. Many of our TESOL undergraduate students are offered teaching positions abroad as part of their co-operative education placements and many others find their way back into teaching on completion of their degrees.
Courses in which you can study Linguistics with TESOL:
LM002 - BA Arts
LM019 - BSc. Social Sciences
LM029 - Law Plus
LM044 - BA in Applied Languages
LM040 - European Studies
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
TESOL & Linguistics Faculty coordinate and teach on undergraduate English language modules for students who are studying at the University of Limerick for one or more semesters as part of international study exchange programmes.
Three separate modules are offered in each semester, covering Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels B1-C1.
For queries relating to TESOL/Linguistics with TESOL on Undergraduate programmes, please contact catherine.martin@ul.ie
Queries for MA in TESOL, please contact Brona.Murphy@ul.ie
Queries for the MA in Applied Linguistics, please contact Helen.Kelly-Holmes@ul.ie
Queries for the Erasmus Mundus MA in Teaching Foreign Languages in Multicultural Environments (TELME), please contact Elaine.Riordan@ul.ie
Subject Leader:
Dr Elaine Riordan
Phone: +353 61 202112
Email: elaine.riordan@ul.ie
