1 Introduction to the elements of Literature and Drama
Understanding their importance in our lives and in our cultural and social development.
How literary texts provide ESOL students with examples of authentic language and real-life situations.
Developing critical analysis skills and understanding drama techniques through the reading of representative world Englishes literature

2 Rationales for using Literature and Drama in the ESOL classroom
Learner engagement, language development and gaining varied cultural insights
How Interactive play and text dramatization enables learner fluency, develops motivation, brings humour and makes learning a foreign language more pleasurable
Developing a critically informed understanding of the place of Literature and Drama in TESOL

3 Development of a range of methods, teaching techniques and language-based approaches to literary texts
Demonstration of reading and speaking activities, using specially selected, learner-and-teacher-friendly literary texts and plays

4 Introducing and Using Poetry in the FL Classroom
Selection and discussion of 20th & 21st Century poetry, ways to facilitate understanding and develop learners writing and speaking skills as well as self-esteem
Using poetry writing techniques to motivate learners and foster their imagination and self-confidence

5 Creativity in TESOL
Theatre Games, Drama Activities, Story Telling for the ESOL Classroom, through the use of role play and story/text dramatization
Using Film and Video teaching techniques to understand novels, short stories, poetry and plays
Developing multimedia literacy: creativity and the language teacher

6 Theatre Show, Production and Direction
Production and direction of theatre shows for ESOL learners.
Language development and expression, as well as enhancing emotional and personal development, critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, communication and collaboration

1. Essay: LO 1,2,3
Critically analyse the teaching of a literary work (short story, novel, poem, or play) in an ESOL classroom.

2. Production: LOs 3
10 minute dramatic production from a suitable literary work (live or video, which can be performed by ESOL students or fellow MA students). You may decide if you appear in the production or not.

This module will be delivered in distance learning mode. Regular synchronous sessions will be scheduled to be held and there will be clear expectations for contact time and independent study. Learners will collaborate with staff and peers in a dynamic learning environment. They will engage with content via video conferencing lectures and will be supported by 24/7 access to a wide range of online asynchronous resources on the VLE - Moodle.

There will be opportunities to engage in group discussion and independent work, reflection questions, and formative assessment, to enhance understanding of key concepts and to develop a critical awareness of theoretical constraints that underlie practical application. There will be regular opportunities for interaction with the tutor and other students and regular feedback from the tutors, peers and encouragement to self-assess.

The teaching approaches will include presentations, group discussions, case studies, forum discussions and critical exploration of journal publications. There will be a strong emphasis on activity-focused learning and participants are expected to actively engage in all online sessions, including literary and drama webinars and online workshops. In addition, participants are required to engage in independent study to consolidate and build upon their learning in taught sessions. A variety of multi-media resources will be employed, such as: Padlet, Socrative, Kahoot! Moodle Wikis, Blogs, Forums and Hot Potatoes. There will be regular tutorials including tutorials with the academic mentor to ensure that engagement and motivation are promoted.

The module introduces the students into the importance of integrating literature and drama in the teaching of English as a foreign language. The aim of the module is to show the MA student the crucial role played by the understanding and use of the most authentic examples of language in ESOL teaching. The module covers a wide range of teaching strategies, techniques and language-based approaches to literary texts, puts emphasis on helping the student develop a critical understanding of literature and language and of the ways they can be integrated in ESOL teaching. Critical evaluation, participation in constructive discussion and collaborative tasks as well as discussions, dramatisation and performance of drama-based activities further develop the students' knowledge, who will also learn to lead and direct drama-based group work confidently, as well as plan 'literature' lessons and/or theatre activities and manage time and workload to meet deadlines (in the case of a complete theatre show).

Critically analyse literary texts for use in the ESOL classroom as well as approaches to integrate the use of literature and drama in an English language teaching syllabus Learning, Analysis,

Systematically evaluate and adapt reading, speaking and writing classroom activities, using literature and drama sources to motivate and engage ESOL learners Application, Problem Solving,

1Demonstrate a systematic understanding of how to creatively dramatize a literary work Application, Communication

University and Unicert libraries
IT facilities
Presentation facilities
VLE Moodle

Key Texts:
Hall, G. (2015). Literature in Language Education. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Swann, J. & Pope, R. (Eds.) (2017). Creativity in language and literature: The state of the art. UK: Red Globe Press.
Savage, A. (2019). The drama book: Lesson plans, activities, and scripts for English-language learners. USA: Alphabet publishing.
Vecchione, P. & Raymond, A. (Eds.). (2019). Ink knows no borders: Poems of the immigrant and refugee experience. NY: Seven Stories Press.

Academic Writing:
https://libguides.staffs.ac.uk/academic_writing.

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This module has a focus on the use of literature and drama in the teaching of ESOL. This creative element includes an introduction to the use of literature and drama. Analysis of the rationale for using literature and drama in the classroom as well as the development of techniques to motivate and engage ESOL learners in creative activities. There will be opportunities to use poetry, novels, short stories and plays and integrate the use of film and video techniques. Skills to produce and direct shows as part of ESOL teaching and learning will also be developed.

The aim of the module is to evaluate the crucial role played by the use of the most authentic examples of language in ESOL teaching. The module covers a wide range of teaching strategies, techniques and language-based approaches to literary texts, puts emphasis on helping the student develop a critical understanding of literature and language and of the ways they can be integrated in EEOL teaching