MA Applied Linguistics
This postgraduate programme represents 1 year of full-time advanced study of the current state of scholarship in language study and linguistics. It provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary and sub-disciplinary dimensions of linguistics, and offers students the ability to develop a critical facility in applying theoretical models and frameworks in language study.
Students take 180 credits worth of modules, including the dissertation element (60c). Students are required to take the module Approaches to language and Linguistics (15c) and the module Research Methods in Applied Linguistics (15c). Students can choose an additional 90 credits from a range of taught elective modules.
The degree equips students with a very high level of knowledge and skills in applied linguistics, critical and adaptable thinking. It is an excellent preparation for doctoral research study.
Admission Requirements
Course Requirements: A good honours degree in a relevant subject
IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
TOEFL paper based: 600 with 4.5 in TWE
TOEFL Computer Based Requirements 250 with a TWE of 5.0
TOEFL IBT: 100 (no less than 19 in any element)
Course Structure in Academic Year 2011-2012
AUTUMN SEMESTER
Students take three compulsory modules:
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Module Code
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Module Title
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Credits
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ES4198
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Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
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15
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ES4204
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Approaches to Language and Linguistics
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15
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ES4142
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Grammar and Discourse
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15
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Students must choose one optional module from the following:
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Module Code
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Module Title
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Credits
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ES4199
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Intercultural Communication
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15
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ES4208
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World Literatures in English
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15
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ES4180
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Text, Talk, and Corpus Analysis
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15
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ES4140
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Globalisation of English
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15
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ES4178
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Psychology of Language
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15
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SPRING SEMESTER
Students must choose four optional modules from the following:
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Module Code
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Module Title
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Credits
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ES4203
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Business and Organisational Communication
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15
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ES4200
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Sociolinguistics of Work
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15
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ES4141
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World Englishes: East and South-East Asia
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15
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ES4153
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Teaching Language and Literature
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15
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ES4163
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Language and Gender
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15
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ES4151
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Literary Linguistics
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15
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ES4169
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Syllabus Design and Methodology 1
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15
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SUMMER
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Module Code
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Module Title
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Credits
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ES4999
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Dissertation
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60
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TOTAL: 180 credit
Please note: This degree structure and modules may be subject to change.
Detailed Module Information: Online Module Catalogue|. Please search by Module name or Module code.
For further information, Please contact the Admissions Officer of the Division of English, Benedict Lin, via email: Benedict.Lin@nottingham.edu.cn |