Introduction
The programme aims to equip candidates with knowledge of theories and practices relevant to the field of Malay Language. In this programme, candidates are exposed to the latest developments in Malay Language and Linguistics. The programme aims to train professionals from the public and private sectors to be specialists in the Malay Language.
Admissin Requirement
Programme Requirements
a. Credit Requirements
Candidates who are pursuing this study need to complete 40 credits to graduate. The total credit hours covers compulsory courses, elective courses, and research projects, as follows:
Compulsory Courses 21 credits
Elective Courses 12 credits
Dissertation 6 credits
Master's Research Project Seminar 1 credit
Total 40 credits
List of Courses
i. Compulsory Courses (21 credits)
BBM5104 Historical and Comparative Linguistics 3 credits
BBM5203 Advanced Sociolinguistics 3 credits
BBM5204 Advanced Psycholinguistics 3 credits
BBM5206 Trend of Malay Linguistics 3 credits
BBM5207 Methodology in Malay Language Research 3 credits
BBM5208 Semantics and Pragmatic 3 credits
BBM5407 Discourse Studies 3 credits
ii. Elective Courses (12 credits)
BBM5101 Malay Language and Thought 3 credits
BBM5103 Malay Language Planning 3 credits
BBM5404 Forensic Linguistics 3 credits
BBM5405 Writing and Publishing Scholarly Works 3 credits
BBM5406 Language Data Analysis and Interpretation 3 credits
BBM5408 Child Language Learning and Development 3 credits
BBM5409 Contrastive Linguistics 3 credits
iii. Preparatory Courses (3 courses)
Candidates who do not possess any qualification in the field of Malay Language and Linguistics but acquire a CGPA of 3.00 must take and pass 3 preparatory courses at the Bachelor level (latest by the second semester of their study) and must obtain a minimum grade of B+ for each of the courses.
List of preparatory courses:
BBM3201 Introduction to General Linguistics 3 credits AND
BBM3214 Malay Grammar 3 credits AND
other courses (3 credits) offered by the Department.
b. Other Requirements
Research Project
FBK5600 Master's Research Project Seminar 1 credit
FBK5989 Dissertation 6 credits
Updated:: 07/09/2018 [zurainijusoh]
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang,
Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia