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MASTERS OF ARTS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS: THE EVENING PROGRAMME
Note: The information contained here is meant mostly for
participants doing the regular MA
programme (ie., for
PDCM Evening and non-PDCM) where classes are conducted in the
evenings from 6 –
9pm.
If you need
information about the MA PDCM 433 programme, please click
here
instead.
The programme has three strands:
- Language Education Research
The focus of this strand is on language
education with a strong
research orientation.
- Language Studies
The focus of this strand is on linguistic
theory and its
implications for language
education.
- Classroom Applications
Courses in this strand address classroom
practice and issues
directly related to
language teaching and assessment.
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Click here for the list of courses.
Click
here for the description of the courses.
Completion Routes
In order to graduate, participants can choose one of two
completion routes.
1. The MA by Coursework Entirely Route
Participants who choose to take the MA by
coursework entirely route have to complete
nine courses in total plus MMM800 Critical Inquiry, as
specified below:
The Core Course MAE800 Research Methodology in Applied
Linguistics.
At least two Required Specialisation Courses: either MAE801
or MAE804, and either MAE802 or MAE803.
At least one and not more than three of the Language
Education Research Electives.
At least one and not more than three of the Language Studies
Electives.
At least one and not more than two of the Classroom
Applications Electives.
An optional elective from any NIE programme outside the MA
in Applied Linguistics programme, if participants choose to do
so.
The independent study course MMM800 Critical Inquiry.
2. The MA by Coursework with Dissertation Route
Participants who choose to take the MA by
coursework with dissertation route have to
complete eight courses in total plus the dissertation, as
specified below:
The Core Course MAE800 Research Methodology in Applied
Linguistics.
At least two Required Specialisation Courses: either MAE801
or MAE804, and either MAE802 or MAE803.
At least one and not more than three of the Language
Education Research Electives.
At least one and not more than three of the Language Studies
Electives.
At least one and not more than two of the Classroom
Applications Electives.
The dissertation.
Click
here for "Information for
MA Participants Doing a
Dissertation".
Rate of Completion
Participants may vary their rate of completion, depending on
their preference.
1. The Part-time Programme
For the part-time programme, the minimum and
maximum number of years allowed for
completion are 2 and 4 years respectively.
2. The Accelerated Programme
For the accelerated programme, the minimum and
maximum number of years allowed for
completion are 1 and 2 years respectively.
Accreditation
Participants who have been granted accreditation of selected
courses in the MA in Applied Linguistics programme may seek approval
for a different completion route. The personalised schedule must be
planned in consultation with the MA Programme Coordinator.
Click
here for the Application Procedures.
Click here for the frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Contact
For general enquiries:
Madam Faridah Taib
For academic enquiries:
Dr Benny Lee (MA
Coordinator)
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