Introduction

The programme aims to equip candidates with in-depth 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, English for specific purposes, language and media communication, and language in literary studies.  The programme aims to train professionals from the public and private sectors, especially lecturers from public and private institutions of higher learning, to be specialists in the English language.

Entrance Requirements

Semester Programme Offered

First Semester and Second Semester of each academic year.

Programme Requirements

a.         Coursework Requirement

Candidates pursuing the Doctor of Philosophy degree are required to complete a minimum of 3 credits of coursework.

List of courses

BBI6401    ThesisWriting                                                           3 credits or

BBI 6402   Quantitative Methods in Language Research           3 credits or

BBI 6403   Qualitative Inquiry in Language Research               3 credits

b.         Other Requirements

 i.      Thesis

SPS 6999        Doctoral Research

A doctoral candidate is required to register for the course SPSS 6999 Doctoral Research. This course entails a research project and at the end of the candidature, the candidate will submit a thesis. The thesis will then be sent for examination and a viva voce will be held to determine the candidate’s competence in the area of study.

ii.      Seminar

SPS 6903        Seminar

A doctoral candidate is required to enroll for the SPS 6903 course that represents a defense of the research proposal. This course has to be taken as soon as the proposal has been approved by the thesis supervisory committee (not the academic advisor). The course will be assessed and the candidate will be given either a Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory grade.

iii.      Comprehensive Examination

A candidate pursuing the doctoral programme is required to pass a written and oral comprehensive examination. This examination is taken upon completion of all coursework stipulated in the programme. It is designed to evaluate the candidate’s knowledge in the area of study, and his or her ability to integrate knowledge about research and theory to address basic issues in the area concerned as well as to understand related research methods and design.

Updated:: 10/10/2016 [ctsakinah]