MA Applied Linguistics and World Englishes
This postgraduate programme represents 1 year of full-time advanced study of the current state of scholarship in World Englishes. It provides an opportunity for developing students' understanding of the discipline of linguistics, in a global literary and cultural setting; for introducing students to new and evolving sub-disciplines relevant to the study of English world-wide; for enhancing students' knowledge of the workings of language and communication in a variety of global contexts; for developing understanding of critical and cultural theory, and applying this knowledge to a range of international literatures; and for developing critical and analytical powers in the context of the uses of English globally.
Students take 180 credits worth of modules, including the dissertation element (60c). Students are required to take the module Descriptive Linguistic Analysis (30c). Students can choose additional 90 credits from a range of taught elective modules. To be awarded the MA World Englishes, at least 120 credits (including the 60c dissertation) must be in modules designated as specialised in the topic of ‘world English'.
The degree equips students with a very high level of knowledge and skills in applied linguistics, critical and adaptable thinking in an international context. 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 Requirements 600 with a TWE of 4.5
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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ES4208
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World Literatures in English
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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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ES4140
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Globalisation of English
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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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ES4180
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Text, Talk, and Corpus Analysis
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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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ES4198
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Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
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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 take one compulsory module:
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Module Code
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Module Title
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Credits
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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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Students must choose THREE 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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ES4169
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Syllabus Design and Methodology 1
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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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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: 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 |