Browse Hierarchy EAL7842: Applied Linguistics: Critical Reflection

This module is offered to Applied Linguistics (Dissertation Pathway 2) students at level 7 and responds to their linguistic and discipline specific needs in terms of reflective thinking and writing, as well as planning, reading, analysis and synthesis, argument structure and dissertation writing skills. Students joining this module are already at IELTS level 7 (minimum 7 in writing), which equates to C1 on the CEFR framework. Queen Mary currently benchmarks this to level 6 on the NQF framework. This module will help students to deliver what is expected from them in their Applied Linguistics PGT programmes (dissertation Pathway 2) in terms of reflective thinking and writing. The academic skills needed to succeed in the Applied Linguistics Dissertation Pathway 2 have been itemised and will be presented in terms of the reflective thinking and writing, planning, the structure of a such a dissertation, and the accuracy of grammar, syntax and vocabulary. Students will be given the tools to manage their research and writing time efficiently and plan their work accordingly. They will be guided through the process of researching and writing their dissertations, will be expected to reflect upon their own practice and integrate this with theory, and will be provided with formative feedback to ensure the learning outcomes are achieved. The module is needs driven and therefore the syllabus is necessarily flexible and the content delivered in workshop format. However, the basic syllabus is likely to include: - The critical reflection and writing process - The dissertation planning and scoping process - The integration of theory and own practice - Revision, proof reading and editing skills - Development of the argument, including synthesis of sources, argument validity, and development of conclusions - Macro structure of the dissertation, planning and development of theoretical / conceptual frameworks; micro structure of chapters, sections and paragraphs - Coherence and cohesion at macro and micro levels - Readability and recognition of the audience and development of the writer's voice - Referencing - Accuracy (grammar, vocabulary and punctuation)