BA (Hons) Japanese, TESOL and Linguistics at York St John University

Prepare for a life teaching English around the world. Explore Japanese culture by learning the language and studying abroad. On this course you will gain the skills and knowledge to teach English in Japan and across the globe. It's a 4 year degree with a year studying abroad in Japan. You will learn communicative Japanese skills and gain a deep understanding of Japanese culture. Together we will explore theories and methods for teaching English in a multilingual world.

Faculty: School of Education, Language and Psychology  |  Duration: 4 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Introduction to Linguistics and Multilingualism; Descriptive Grammar of English; The Sounds of Language; Japanese in Use 1; Second Language Acquisition and TESOL; Reflective Report; Japanese Language Project; Lessons and Materials Design for TESOL. Optional modules include Key Concepts for TESOL; Japanese for Communication 1 or Japanese for Continuing Learners 1; Japanese for Communication 2 or Japanese for Continuing Learners 2; Phonetics and Phonology; World Englishes; Language, Gender and Sexuality.

Career pathways

This course will prepare you for a career teaching English to speakers of other languages. You will also gain specialist skills in analysing language and presenting linguistic data. Example roles include English as a foreign language teacher; English language teacher training; Management and Education consultant; Translator; Interpreter; Editor .

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