M.A. IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
(Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
This second revision has added a vision and a mission to the program. It has aligned the number of credit hours with the requirements of the College of Arts, and has also given more weight to exposure English and contact with instructors.
VISION
TO CONTRIBUTE TO ESTABLISHING LOCALIZED STANDARDS AND APPLICATIONS OF VARIOUS AREAS IN THE FIELD OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS (TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE).
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MISSION
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE WILL DEVOTE ITS RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCE TO PRPARE EXPERTS IN VARIOUS ARREAS OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS INCLUDING: ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING/ LEARNING, SYLLYBUS DESIGN, METERIAL PRODUCTION, LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT AND LANGUAGE PLANNING IN THE CONTEXT OF SAUDI CONTEXT. |
OBJECTIVES:
The aim of the program is to offer appropriate training in Applied Linguistics with a focus on teaching English as a foreign language. The program will provide the student with the following:
· A sound basis in Applied Linguistics (TEFL).
· An understanding of the social and cultural aspects of foreign language teaching, particularly in an Arabic speaking environment.
· Knowledge of the theory and techniques of foreign language learning.
· The ability to:
1. Teach EFL classes and supervise teaching EFL programs
2. Design a course of study appropriate to local conditions.
3. Evaluate, select and adapt materials to local needs.
4. Use sources and references and conduct research.
The teaching of various courses in the program is geared to equip students to teach and work in the local context. This is evident in aspects of application found in some courses and in the dissertations prepared by the students.
STAFF/ FACILITIES:
1. Availability of expertise: the department staff includes one professor and three associate professors and eight assistant professors.
2. Interdepartmental cooperation: The College of Artsprovides a favorable context for cooperation with the college departments and departments of other colleges.
3. There are four language labs in Al-Hofuf.
4. The University Library has holdings in this area and there is a need to develop them.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- The minimum requirement for admission is a Bachelor of Arts and Education (English major) from King Faisal University with at least a B in the major courses, an equivalent degree from another university with a B in major English courses.
- Candidates should obtain %70 in a proficiency test, and sit for a content examination based on courses related to EFL and Applied Linguistics (80% is required). For language proficiency applicants can take IELTS (6.6 general and at least 6 in writing) or Internet based TOEFL (Total of 85 including a writing component - 65 out of 100 – for this component).
- Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a departmental committee to demonstrate interest and some competence in research methodology.
Students admitted to the M.A program must have successfully completed the following undergraduate courses or their equivalents, subjects to the approval of the Department:
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EDFL |
0203254 |
Introduction to Language |
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EDFL |
0203467 |
Language Testing |
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EDFL |
0203364 |
Error and Contrastive Analysis |
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EDFL |
0203363 |
Language Learning |
As for students who have either not taken these courses or not received a grade of B or more in them, they will be required to complete them with a grade of B at least prior to the beginning of the M.A. course.
DURATION OF THE COURSE:
The M.A. course will last a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years for full-time students, and a maximum of four years for part-time students.
Graduation requirements:
To graduate, the student will be required to maintain a grade point average of at least B (80%) and complete at least 30 credit hours.
· 14 credit hours (28 contact hours)for required (core) courses.
· 10 credit hours (30 contact hours) for elective (optional) courses.
· 06 credit hours for the thesis.
On the completion of all core courses, a comprehensive examination will be administered by three examiners representing different areas. The student will not be registered for the thesis before the successful completion of the comprehensive examination. Those who fail will be given one opportunity to resit the comprehensive examination.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
The methods of evaluation will vary according to the nature of each course, e.g. final examination, research papers, demonstrations, oral presentations and group projects, as shown at the end of each course description below.
COURSE PLAN:
A table showing the distribution of courses according to semesters is given below.
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1st Semester |
Teaching hours |
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EDFL |
0203600 |
Research Methods and Experimental Design |
(2cred. 4 cont) |
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EDFL |
0203601 |
Linguistics |
(2cred. 4 cont) |
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EDFL |
0203602 |
Applied Linguistics |
(2cred. 4 cont) |
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6 credit. |
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2nd Semester |
Teaching hours |
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EDFL |
0203603 |
Methodology of TEFL |
(2cred 4 cont ) |
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EDFL |
0203604 |
Curriculum Development and Syllabus Design |
(2cred. 4 cont) |
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EDFL |
6050305 |
Discourse and Classroom Interaction |
(2cred. 4 cont) |
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EDFL |
0203606 |
Theories of Language learning |
(2cred. 4 cont ) |
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8 cred. |
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION:
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3rd Semester |
Teaching hours |
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EDFL |
02036xx |
Elective |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
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EDFL |
02036xx |
Elective |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
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EDFL |
02036xx |
Elective |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
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6 credits |
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4th Semester |
Teaching hours |
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EDFL |
02036xx |
Elective |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
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EDFL |
02036xx |
Elective |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
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EDFL |
0203800 |
Thesis |
(6 crd.) |
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10 credits |
PREREQUISITES:
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Course |
Prerequisite |
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EDFL |
0203603 |
(EDFL |
0203602) |
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EDFL |
0203604 |
(EDFL |
0203602) |
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EDFL |
0203605 |
(EDFL |
0203602) |
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EDFL |
0203606 |
(EDFL |
0203601) |
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EDFL |
0203607 |
(EDFL |
0203603) |
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EDFL |
0203608 |
(EDFL |
0203603) |
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EDFL |
0203609 |
(EDFL |
0203601) |
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EDFL |
0203610 |
(EDFL |
0203602) |
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EDFL |
0203611 |
(EDFL |
0203604) |
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EDFL |
0203612 |
(EDFL |
0203604) |
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EDFL |
0203613 |
(EDFL |
0203602) |
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EDFL |
0203614 |
(EDFL |
0203603) |
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EDFL |
0203615 |
(EDFL |
0203604) |
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EDFL |
0203616 |
(EDFL |
0203604) |
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EDFL |
0203617 |
(EDFL |
0203606) |
Core Courses
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
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0203600 |
Research Methods and Experimental Design |
(2cred. 4 cont) |
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0203601 |
Linguistics |
(2cred. 4 cont) |
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0203602 |
Applied Linguistics |
(2cred. 4 cont) |
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0203603 |
Methodology of TEFL |
(2cred. 4 cont) |
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0203604 |
Curriculum Development and Syllabus Design |
(2cred. 4 cont) |
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0203605 |
Discourse and Classroom Interaction |
(2cred. 4 cont) |
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0203606 |
Theories of Language learning |
(2cred. 4 cont) |
Elective – Group A
(At least three courses must be selected from this group)
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
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0203607 |
Teaching Language Skills |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
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0203608 |
Pedagogical Grammar |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
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0203609 |
Translation Studies |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
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0203610 |
Sociolinguistics |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
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0203611 |
Textbooks and EFL Material Production |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
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0203612 |
Multi media in TEFL |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
Elective – Group B
(At least two courses must be selected from this group)
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
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0203613 |
Language Evaluation and Measurement |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
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0203614 |
Teaching Literature in the EFL Classroom |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
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0203615 |
CALL, and Internet Resources in TEFL |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
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0203616 |
English for Specific Purposes |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
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0203617 |
Topics in TEFL |
(2 crd. 3 cont.) |
Required
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0203800 |
Thesis |
(6 credits) |
