Master of Arts in English Studies for the Professions

Hong Kong

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Aims and outcomes

The programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive and critical understanding of the theory and practice of English in educational and professional contexts. The knowledge and skills students acquire in the programme enable them to become innovative and reflective professionals in a range of institutional settings.

After completing the MAESP programme students are able to:

Professional competence

1. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principal language systems of English (sound, semantics, discourse and lexico-grammar) and their interrelatedness;

2. show an awareness of contextual variation in English across a range of modes, genres and settings;

3. demonstrate a profound understanding of how English functions in educational and professional contexts and communities;

4. demonstrate a deep understanding of advances in theory, research and practice in their chosen specialism;

5. apply a repertoire of methodologies, approaches and tools to analyse language and communication in settings relevant to their specialism;

6. plan, conduct and report on empirical research into issues and problems relating to the acquisition and use of English for educational and/or professional purposes;

7. show an advanced understanding and appreciation of a wide range of literary and imaginative texts and events;

Strategic thinking

8. work independently and collaboratively to analyse and resolve theoretical issues and practical problems relating to the use of English in their chosen specialism;

9. apply critical and creative thinking skills strategically in educational and workplace contexts; and

Lifelong learning

10. continue to engage in lifelong learning and professional development through inquiry and reflection on professional practices.

Characteristics

There are two possible study outcomes and qualifications, as follows:

1. Postgraduate Diploma in English Studies for the Professions (18 credits): students should complete the 4 Core Subjects (12 credits) and any 2 subjects from the lists of specialism-related Core Subjects.

2a. Master of Arts in English Studies for the Professions (English Language Studies/English Language Teaching/English for the Professions) (30 credits): students should complete the 4 Core Subjects (12 credits); 2 specialism-related Core Subjects (6 credits); and either 4 specialism-specific Electives (12 credits) or the Research Project (6 credits) plus the Associated Research Methods subject (3 credits) and 1 specialism-specific Elective (3 credits).

2b. Master of Arts in English Studies for the Professions (English Language Arts) (30 credits): students should complete the 4 Core Subjects (12 credits); 3 specialism-related Core Subjects (9 credits); and either 3 specialism-specific Electives (9 credits) or the Research Project (6 credits) plus the Associated Research Methods subject (3 credits).

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Faculty of Humanities

Öğrenim seçenekleri

Full Time (1 yıl)

Okul ücreti
HK$174,000.00 (TRY 715,443) Yıllık
​HK $5,800 per credit

*Gösterilen fiyat gösterge amaçlıdır, lütfen kurum tarafından kontrol ediniz

Başlangıç tarihi

Planlanan Eylül 2024

Yer

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

ST305, 3/F, Ng Wing Hong Building,

Hung Hom,

Kowloon City, Hong Kong, Kowloon

Giriş koşulları

Uluslararası öğrenciler için

A Bachelor’s degree in any subject or the equivalent from a recognised institution. In the case of applicants intending to specialise in English Language Teaching, English Language Studies or English Language Arts, preference will be given to those who majored in English or a communication-related field. Applicants wishing to specialise in English for the Professions are not expected to have majored in English or a communication-related field.

Applicants are expected to meet ONE of the following requirements:

  • A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 96 or above for the Internet-based test, or 590 or above for the paper-based test; OR
  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 7.0 for the listening and reading sections and at least 6.5 for the speaking and writing sections; OR
  • A level of competence in English as demonstrated in the admission interview and written test set by the Department of English, which indicates that the applicant* is capable of studying successfully at the taught MA level.

Seçtiğiniz bölüme bağlı olarak farklı IELTS koşulları olabilir.

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