Approaches to English Language Studies (OPEN UNI)

Recommended optional programme components: The course is an independent entity and does not require additional studies carried out at the same time.

Students completing the course should be able to

• display an understanding of the main areas of language studies in which research is conducted in the unit of English,
• recognize the research approaches and the main concepts within these areas, and
• read and understand research in different areas of language studies.

Mode of delivery: Blended teaching; Variable teaching and learning methods

The assessment is based on a group assignment (group grading) and a final essay (individual grading). The group assignment involves peer assessment.

The course utilises a numerical grading scale (0–5). In the numerical scale zero stands for a fail.

Language of instruction: English

Target group: Open-university students who have passed the entrance examination.