Learning History

I'm about to embark on my second OU module of a Masters in Online and Distance Education. I started studying almost exactly a year ago, with a module in Applied Linguistics - E854 Investigating Language in Action. I have to say that although this course has been extremely challenging, I have really enjoyed it and have learnt such a lot through it. You may be wondering how an Applied Linguistic module fits with Online and Distance Education. Well, the honest answer is, it doesn't... except that I have a strong interest in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and may, at some point in the future, provide online courses in this. Also, I have several science and computer-based qualifications but nothing language-related except a TESOL diploma. I scraped a grade C in my English O-level and wanted something that reflected my current abilities in English.

The last year has largely centred around this book. The next module, as far as I understand it, is book-free. Not sure how I feel about that! The module website opens on 8th September, so my aim is to finish and submit my End of Module Assignment (EMA) for E854 sometime this week and then start work on the new one next week.