Master of Modern Languages Education (MC-MLED) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

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Intended learning outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Modern Languages Education should be able to:

KNOWLEDGE

  • Describe the nature and form of language as a system
  • Explain the application of current methodologies for teaching an additional language other than English
  • Describe current research, debates, policies and practices in education from a multidisciplinary and global perspective.

SKILLS

  • Critique language curricula and resources which are culturally and linguistically appropriate
  • Interpret advanced professional knowledge of key areas of specialisation in teaching an additional language other than English
  • Critically analyse educational theories, debates, policies and practices through evidence based research
  • Evaluate the social, cultural, political and historical contexts informing education policies and practices.

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Interpret implications of the second language acquisition process for learning and teaching
  • Critique and apply multidisciplinary educational theories and evidence based research to inform policy and/or improve professional practice
  • Evaluate contemporary educational research ideas and findings to the wider educational community
  • Develop an education research based project, or produce a piece of education research scholarship within the area of modern languages education.

Generic skills

  • Critical reasoning and thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Evidence based decision making
  • Teamwork and professional collaboration
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning
  • Active and participatory citizenship.

Graduate attributes

Graduates of the Master of Modern Languages will have the necessary attributes to:

  • Evaluate contemporary educational issues in modern languages and approaches from a range of disciplinary perspectives, including sociological, economical, psychological and pedagogical perspectives (academic distinction)
  • Contribute to discussions and debates associated with the role of modern languages education in addressing contemporary local, national and global issues (global citizenship)
  • Promote social justice, employability, career awareness, wellbeing and citizenship through educational policy and practice (integrity and self awareness)
  • Be creative, innovative, self directed and lifelong learners, able to link theory and practice and respond to the changing educational landscape (integrity and self awareness).

Last updated: 27 February 2025