Introduction
The programme aims to equip candidates with knowledge of theories and applications relevant to the field of English language studies. In this programme, candidates are exposed to 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
Programme Requirements
Candidates pursuing this programme are required to complete a minimum of 40 credits of graduate-level coursework. Credits are distributed among compulsory courses, elective courses and a research project 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
1. Compulsory Courses (21 Credits)
BBI5201 Research Methods in English Studies | 3 credits |
BBI5248 Structures of English | 3 credits |
BBI5249 Language in Society | 3 credits |
BBI5243 Analysing Discourses | 3 credits |
BBI5210 Second Language Learning | 3 credits |
BBI5244 Digital Literacies | 3 credits |
BBI5407 Writing the Research Paper | 3 credits |
2. Elective Courses (12 Credits)
Applied Linguistics
BBI5102 Language Planning and Policy | 3 credits |
BBI5208 Psychology of Language | 3 credits |
BBI5209 Semantics | 3 credits |
BBI5216 Language Evaluation and Accountability | 3 credits |
BBI5217 Phonetics and Phonology | 3 credits |
BBI5218 Syntax and Morphology | 3 credits |
BBI5220 ESP Theory and Practice | 3 credits |
BBI5225 Genre Studies | 3 credits |
BBI5234 Pragmatics | 3 credits |
BBI5245 Language Evolution, Contact and Change | 3 credits |
BBI5246 Interactions in Reading and Writing | 3 credits |
BBI5247 Semiotics of Discourse | 3 credits |
BBI5301 Language and Culture | 3 credits |
BBI5303 Perspectives on Language Use in Media Communication | 3 credits |
BBI5408 Conversational Interaction and Analysis | 3 credits |
BBI5409 Qualitative Data Management in Language Research | 3 credits |
BBI 5410 Quantitative Data Analysis and Interpretation in Language Research | 3 credits |
BBI5411 Corpus Linguistics | 3 credits |
BBI5501 Special Topics | 3 credits |
iii. Preparatory Courses (9 credits)
Candidates who do not have qualifications in English language studies are required to take three preparatory courses at the undergraduate 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:
BBI3201 Introduction to General Linguistics | 3 credits |
BBI3202 English Phonetics and Phonology | 3 credits |
BBI3212 English Syntax and Morphology | 3 credits or |
other relevant courses approved by the Department.
iv. Other Requirements
Research Project
FBK5989 Dissertation | 6 credits |
FBK5600 Master’s Research Project Seminar | 1 credit |
Updated:: [eszereen] Updated:: 03/09/2018 [ewan]
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang,
Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia