Deputy Dean (Graduate Studies and International Affairs) Faculty of Modern Langguages and Communication 43400 UPM SERDANG Selangor, MALAYSIA Tel: +6038946 8788 Fax: +60389439914 Email: ups@fbmk.upm.edu.my
Master Linguistik Terapan (Bahasa Inggeris) (Tanpa Tesis)
MASTER’S PROGRAMME WITHOUT THESIS
Programme: Master of Applied Linguistics
Introduction
The programme aims to equip candidates with knowledge of theories and practices relevant to the field of English language studies. In this programme, candidates are exposed to the latest developments in applied linguistics. The programme aims to train professionals from the public and private sectors to be specialists in the English language
Entrance Requirements
Candidates should have a Second Class Upper Division Bachelor’s degree or a minimum CGPA of 2.75 in English language studies or English literature (Major or Minor) from UPM or other recognized universities.
Applicants with a CGPA of less than 2.75 or a Second Class Lower Division Bachelor’s degree may be considered if they have work experience (min. 3 years), publications and research experience in related fields.
Applicants who do not hold a Major or Minor qualification in English language studies or English literature are required to take three preparatory courses at the B.A. (English Language) level in the first semester and must obtain a minimum grade of B+ for each of the course.
Semester Programme Offered
First Semester and Second semester.
Programme Requirements
a. Credit Requirement
Candidates pursuing this programme are required to complete a minimum of 36 credits of graduate-level coursework. Credits are distributed among compulsory courses, elective courses and research project as follows:
Compulsory Courses 21 credits
Elective Courses 9 credits
Project Paper 6 credits Total 36 credits
List of courses
i. Compulsory Courses (21 Credits) BBI 5201 Research Methods in English Studies BBI 5214 Analysing Language BBI 5210 Second Language Acquisition BBI 5215 Principles and Practice in Language Learning BBI 5216 Language Evaluation and Accountability BBI 5219 Sociolinguistics BBI 5601 Seminar in Applied Linguistics Studies
ii. Elective Courses (9 Credits)
Applied Linguistics BBI 5101 Historical Development of the English Language BBI 5102 Language Planning and Policy BBI 5204 Discourse Analysis BBI 5205 Reading: Theory and Practice BBI 5206 Composition: Theory and Practice BBI 5208 Psychology of Language BBI 5209 Semantics BBI 5217 Phonetics and Phonology BBI 5218 Syntax and Morphology BBI 5234 Pragmatics BBI 5405 Development of Resources for Language Programmes BBI 5406 Literature in Language Learning
English for Specific Purposes BBI 5220 ESP Theory and Practice BBI 5223 Methodology for ESP BBI 5224 Assessment and Evaluation in ESP BBI 5225 Genre Studies
Language and Media Communication BBI 5237 Media as Semiotic System BBI 5242 Critical Discourse Analysis BBI 5303 Perspectives on Language Use in Media Communication BBI 5238 Political Language in Media Communication BBI 5301 Language and Culture
v. Language in Literary Studies BBI 5231 Style in Fiction BBI 5232 Poetic Language BBI 5233 Conversation Analysis in Drama BBI 5230 Literary Discourse BBI 5302 Literatures across Cultures BBI 5406 Literature in Language Learning
First semester RM 1,400.00 Second and subsequent semester RM 1,150.00
International students must pay an additional fee of RM 1,000.00 per semester.
For Further Information
Please contact:
Unit Siswazah dan Pengantarabangsaan Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan Komunikasi Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
Tel: 603-89468702
Email:
or
English Language Graduate Programmes Coordinator Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan Komunikasi Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Malaysia Attn : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wong Bee Eng
