MA Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching
This postgraduate programme represents a one year full-time (or part-time) advanced study of the current state of scholarship in language study and linguistics, with a particular emphasis on English language teaching and pedagogical applications. 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. It draws on students' teaching experience and encourages reflection and development in pedagogy. It differs from its sister MA in Applied Linguistics only in the experience brought by the student to the programme, and in the dissertation topic required.
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.
Admissions requirements
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A good honours degree (usually a 2:1) in a relevant subject
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If you are not a native English speaker, or have not studied a degree taught in English at a recognised insitution, then the following English Language requirement will apply:
IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element) or TOEFL IBT: 100 (no less than 19 in any element)
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A minimum of two years approved teaching experience (or equivalent).
For detailed information on admissions and how to apply, please visit our study with us pages|.
Course structure in academic year 2013/14
AUTUMN SEMESTER
Students take TWO compulsory modules:
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Module Code
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Module Title
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Credits
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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 TWO 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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ES4198
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Research Methods in Applied Linguistic
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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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ES4180
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Text, Talk and Corpus Analysis
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15
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ES4140
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The Globalisation of English
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15
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* Students who are planning to take ES4179 Language Testing and Assessment in the Spring semester must also take ES4198 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics.
SPRING SEMESTER
Students must take at least TWO 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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ES4153
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Teaching Language and Literature
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15
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ES4179
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Language Testing and Assessment
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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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Students must choose TWO 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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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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ES4199
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Intercultural Communication
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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 credits
Please note: the degree structure and modules may be subject to change.
More information
Detailed module information can be found using our Online Module Catalogue|. Please search by Module name or Module code.
To get in touch with us, please contact the Admissions Office or Admissions Officer of the School of English, Benedict Lin, via email: admissions@nottingham.edu.cn| ; Benedict.Lin@nottingham.edu.cn |