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For students joining in the academic year 2008/09 & part time students joining in the academic year 2007/08.
Programme Aims
The aim of this programme is to develop graduates capable of making an immediate contribution to education. This programme provides you with:
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insights into linguistic, educational and international issues related to English language teaching
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knowledge and skills extremely relevant for an effective English language teacher
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opportunities to reflect and relate recent trends in educational concepts to your own experience and practice
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a critical perspective designed to equip you for the challenges in today's ever-changing teaching environment
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a depth of knowledge which will enhance your ambition to offer a high quality and outstanding English language teaching experience to your students
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Programme Contents
The programme offers a flexible credit-based system in a highly interactive learning environment.
6 Core Subjects (18 credits)
4 Elective Subjects (12 credits)
Each subject is equal to 3 credits with the exception of the Research Project (6 credits).
Core Subjects
(18 Credits)
ENGL5001*
ENGL5002* |
Introduction to the Sound System of English: Phonetics
Aspects of the Sound System of English: Phonology |
3 credits |
ENGL582 |
Second Language Teaching |
3 credits |
ENGL523 |
Second Language Learning |
3 credits |
ENGL519 |
Discourse Analysis |
3 credits |
ENGL599 |
Functional Grammar for English Language Teacher |
3 credits |
ENGL585 |
Syllabus Planning & Materials Design |
3 credits |
* ENGL5002 is the core subject for MAELT students. If a student does not have a language background, or has no knowledge of phonetics, the subject tutor may recommend that they take ENGL5001.
Electives
(Select 4 subjects, equivalent to 12 credits)
Information on the subjects offered can be obtained at http://www.engl.polyu.edu.hk/Courses/MAscheme-electives.html.
Programme Details The programme is flexible to meet your needs:
- You can exit at PgD, 6 compulsory subjects (18 Credits) or MA level, 10 subjects (30 credits)
- Mixed Mode of Attendance : full-time and part-time study. Full-time is normally completed in 1 year and part-time normally in 2 years.
- Convenient Timing : most classes take place in the evening and / or Saturday afternoons
- Professional Recognition : New and serving English language teachers who do not hold a degree majoring in English but have completed the MAELT programme successfully will be regarded by the Education Bureau (EDB) as having a relevant language major degree. Currently, the MAELT meets EDB’s Subject Knowledge Requirement (SKR). They also meet the Language Proficiency Requirement (LPR) provided that on graduation students meet the training requirement for language teachers.
Fees
HK$2700 per credit
Entrance Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- 2 years teaching experience at the tertiary, adult or secondary level would be an advantage. Applications will also be considered from students who hold a first degree majoring in English but who have no teaching experience.
- Excellent competence in both written and spoken English.
- 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.
Applications
Applications can be made by applying directly at:
http://www.polyu.edu.hk/admission
Enquiries
For further information about the programme, please contact:
Dr Gail Forey
Tel: 2766 7577
email: eggail@polyu.edu.hk
or
Ms Carolyn Lui
Tel. 2766 7572
e-mail: egcaroll@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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