Modules for course Q1BB | MSC/LAD
MSc Language Acquisition & Development
Year 1 Modules
Compulsory Modules The student must take 40 credits from
the modules.
QXL-4417 Child Language Acquisition
(20)
(Semester 2)
Research Methods The student must take 20 credits from
the modules.
Dissertation The student must take 60 credits from
the modules. The student may not take more than 1
module.
Optional A Students must choose 60-80 credits from
the list of modules marked as optional A (these modules have
content specifically relating to language
acquisition/development/learning).
PPP-4005 Methods in Cog & Brain Res
(20)
(Semester 1)
QXL-4420 SLA and Language Teaching
(20)
(Semester 1)
QXL-4449 Psychology of Language
(20)
(Semester 1)
QXL-4425 Speech Science
(20)
(Semester 1)
QXL-4413 EFL Theory
(20)
(Semester 2)
Optional B Students may choose 0-20 credits from
the list of optional B modules (these modules have content
which relate to other areas of linguistics) or from outside
the list (following discussion with their tutor as to the
suitability of the chosen module).
QXL-4475 Historical Linguistics
(20)
(Semester 1)
QXL-4443 Language and Communication
(20)
(Semester 1)
QXL-4470 Language Policy and Planning 2
(20)
(Semester 2)
QXL-4480 Language Technologies
(20)
(Semester 2)
QCL-4470 Agweddau ar Ddwyieithrwydd
Cymraeg
(20)
(Semester 2)
QXL-4447 Language Change
(20)
(Semester 2)
Non native English speakers
Non native English speakers are
permitted to take up to 20 credits from the following list
in place of an optional module if authorised by the
personal tutor The student must take a maximum of 20
credits from the modules.
QXS-4002 Academic Literacy
(10)
(Semester 1)
QXS-4100 Speaking & Listening
(10)
(Semester 1)
QXS-4004 Academic Writing and Grammar 2
(10)
(Semester 2)
QXS-4003 Ac. Vocabulary Use & Reading
(10)
(Semester 2)