Master of Arts in English Language Studies
英語語言文學碩士學位

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For students joining in the academic year 2009/10 & part-time students joining in the academic year 2008/09.
Mode of Study : Full-time and Part-time
Programme Code

: MA : 71024 – MSF
: PgD: 71024 – DSP

Developing and Applying Knowledge of the English Language

Aims

  1. To update your knowledge of the systems and uses of English and how these relate to your work
  2. To give you the chance to learn new concepts in English language studies and apply these to your work

Benefits

  1. Choice of Subjects : wide range of elective subjects to choose from

  2. Mixed Mode of Learning : full-time and part-time study

  3. Convenient Timing : most classes take place on Saturday afternoons and one weekday evening for compulsory subjects

  4. Flexibility : students can exit at PgC, PgD or MA level

  5. Professional Recognition : The MAELS meets EDB's Subject Knowledge Requirement ( SKR ) and also meets the Language Proficiency Requirement ( LPR ) provided that on graduation students meet the training requirement for language teachers

 

Entrance Requirements

For all applicants*:
A Bachelor's degree in any subject or the equivalent, with preference given to applicants who majored in English or a Communications-related field.

For non-local applicants**:
TOEFL 550 or above for the paper-based tests, TOEFL 213 or above for the computer-based tests, TOEFL 79 or above for the internet-based tests, IELTS 6 or above, or CET Band 6 is required. But TOEFL 600 or above, IELTS 6.5 or above, or TEM Level 8 is preferred.

** subject to approval

** Non-local applicants are those who are not native speakers of English or whose Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification has been awarded by an institution in which the medium of instruction is not English.

Exceptional cases will be considered on a case-by-case basis.



Programme Structure

Full-time: 1 yr (2 semesters and 1 summer term)

Part-time: 2 yrs (4 semesters and 1 summer term)

Compulsory Subjects

1.

ENGL5001 Introduction to the Sound System of English: Phonetics
                                                         or
ENGL5002 Aspects of the Sound System of English: Phonology

 3 Credits
2. ENGL539 English Semantics and Lexis 3 Credits
3. ENGL540 Analytical Perspectives in English Grammar 3 Credits
4. ENGL519 Discourse Analysis 3 Credits
5. ENGL542 Language Development and Use 3 Credits
6. ENGL543 English Literature and Language Arts 3 Credits

Total:

18 Credits

Elective Subjects
To obtain 12 further credits, 2 options are offered.

Option 1

The first option consists of a research methods subject (3 credits) and a project (9 credits).

1. ENGL518 Research Design and Methods 3 Credits
2. ENGL559 Research Project (15,000 words) 9 Credits

Total:

12 Credits

Option 2

The second option will be chosen by students who prefer a more structured approach to learning. Students pursuing this option will study four elective subjects. Information on the subjects offered can be obtained at http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/Courses/MAscheme-electives_0910.html.

Enquiries

For further information about the programme, please contact Dr. Chris Green at egchrisg@inet.polyu.edu.hk or Ms Plosa Kwan at egplosa@inet.polyu.edu.hk of the Department of English.

Remarks:

Students can pursue their study either in full-time mode 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. Part-time students may be required to attend evening classes for certain electives.

This programme is offered within the Master of Arts Scheme in Language Studies for the Professions.