Teaching Foreign Languages in a Multicultural Environment (TELME) - MA
Key information
Applications for the TELME master’s and scholarship should be submitted via telme.hypotheses.org/
Designed to develop educational skills and knowledge, and gain hands-on teaching experience to become a confident and effective language teacher.
The TELME 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 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; Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland and University of Burgos, Spain. This multi-university approach prepares graduates to thrive in diverse educational environments worldwide.
Experience different academic cultures and develop both practical skills and research expertise as a modern language teaching professional.
Scholarships are available for a number of students through the TELME consortium.
During this programme, you will
In year one
- Develop a deep understanding of English language systems (syntax, phonetics, semantics) and language teaching methodologies.
- Design and deliver effective lesson plans and teaching materials tailored to different learner needs, incorporating a range of language teaching techniques.
- Deliver supervised English language lessons to international students to refine your teaching techniques.
- Develop a perspective on language in different contexts and cultures by developing expertise in applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, and language research methodologies.
In year two
- Spend year 2 in your chosen partner university and complete your Erasmus Mundus Double Degree.
- Develop research and analytical skills via research workshops and methodology seminars
- Focus on career and specialisations through practical experience and internships
- Complete a dissertation in your chosen field.
