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For full-time & part-time students joining in the academic year 2009/10.
Programme Aims
This programme offers training in specific areas of the English Language Arts. It provides materials and perspectives consistent with recent trends in the new school curriculum in Hong Kong. Currently unique in Hong Kong, this programme provides:
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subjects which reflect current trends and demands on language teachers and business trainers in Hong Kong
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opportunities to learn new concepts in English language and language arts studies, such as literature, media, popular culture, drama, spoken language arts (choral poetry reading, debating) and language learning/teaching
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innovative approaches to language studies and language arts which reflect the literacy and language of the present community
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insights into linguistic and educational issues related to using the English Language Arts
- opportunities to reflect on and relate recent trends in the English Language Arts to students' own experience and practice
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a critical perspective designed to equip students for the challenges of teaching and working environments in which visual, civic, cultural and technological literacies are important
In line with current trends in Hong Kong education and language teaching, in business coaching and training, and in cognitive therapies, the MAELA programme will teach students about contemporary language arts subject areas and materials, integrate language arts methods and materials with visual, civic, cultural and technological literacies, and support teachers in specific areas of the new Hong Kong high school curriculum. Further, it will help develop students’ capacity to reflect on and critically appraise their current classroom or workplace communicative practices in the light of the knowledge and concepts acquired during their studies. |
Programme Contents
The programme offers a flexible credit-based system in a highly interactive learning environment.
5 Core Subjects (15 credits)
5 Elective Subjects (15 credits)
Each subject is equal to 3 credits with the exception of the Research Project (6 credits).
Core Subjects
(15 Credits)
ENGL5006 |
Oral Language Arts |
3 credits |
ENGL520 |
Critical Language and Cultural Studies |
3 credits |
ENGL543 |
English Literature and Language Arts |
3 credits |
ENGL554 |
Drama for Language Learning |
3 credits |
ENGL5003 |
Popular Cultural and English |
3 credits |
Electives
(3 credits each subject, with the exception of the Research Project 6 credits)
Students are required to choose elective subjects from the existing subjects currently on offer in the MA Scheme. Many of these are directly related to teaching, pedagogy, professional English or English subject knowledge.
Information on the elective subjects offered can be obtained at http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/Courses/MAscheme-electives_0910.html.
Professional Recognition
New and serving English language teachers who do not hold a degree majoring in English but have completed the MAELA programme successfully may be regarded by the Education Bureau (EDB) as having a relevant language major degree. Permission for the MAELA to be exempt from the EDB's Subject Knowledge Requirement (SKR) and English Language Proficiency Requirement (LPR) has been requested, and this request is pending approval. Exemptions are expected for the Education Bureau's (EDB) Subject Knowledge Requirement (SKR) and Language Proficiency Requirement (LPR).
For the MAELA, these two EDB exemptions would apply to students obtaining the MA (30 credits) and the PgD (18 credits) in the MAELA programme if approval is granted. However, these two EDB exemptions would not be gained by students graduating with a PgC (12 credits).
Programme Details
Students can pursue their study either in full-time or part-time mode. Depending on their pace of study, students should normally be able to complete the programme full time in 1 year and part time in 2 years. Students will be required to attend classes in the daytime and evening if they choose the full-time mode of study.
This programme is offered within the Master of Arts Scheme in Language Studies for the Professions.
There is a provision for a PgC and PgD exit awards.
Fees
HK$2700 per credit
Entrance Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in any subject, with preference given to applicants who majored in a related field.
- For non-local applicants*:
TOEFL 550 or above, or IELTS 6 or above, or CET Band 6 is required, but TOEFL 600 or above, or IELTS 6.5 or above, or TEM Level 8 is preferred. Exceptional cases will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
*Non-local applicants are those who are not native speakers of English, or their Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English.
Individual cases will be considered on their own merit by the department. Applicants may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency.
Applications
Applications can be made by applying directly at:
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/admission
Enquiries
For further information about the programme, please contact:
General Office
Tel: 2766 7573
email: egdept@polyu.edu.hk
or
Dr. Christina DeCoursey
Tel. 2766 7352
e-mail: egdecour@polyu.edu.hk
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Visit the Department's website:
http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/Courses/MAscheme.html
*This programme is offered within the MA Scheme in Language Studies for the Professions.
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