Master’s Program in English Studies
General Information about the Program | ||
1 | Program Title and Final Award | Masters in Applied Linguistics |
2 | Awarding Body/ Institution (Faculty / Center/ Institute) | Faculty of Education – Sana’a |
3 | Teaching Institution/ Responsible Department | Department of English |
4 | Other departments involved in teaching the program | N/A |
5 | Medium of Instruction | English |
6 | Program Start Year (for Newly Specified Programs) | 2024/2025 |
7 | Study Mode | Regular |
8 | Type of Master’s Program | Courses & Thesis |
9 | Place of Study (on or outside Campus) | Faculty of Education – Sana’a |
10 | System of Study (Credit Hours, Semester-based, Annual, etc.) | Semester-based/ Annual System |
11 | Duration of the Program | 36 Credit Hours |
12 | Possible Future Career Options for Graduates: | Researcher/ academic |
13 | Levels of Award/ Final Award (Type of Certificate Awarded to Students Who Have Not Met the Requirements for the Award of Master’s Degree) | Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics |
14 | Prerequisite Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree |
15 | Required GPA/ Average Grade for Admission | According to Graduate Studies Regulations |
16 | Other Requirements | N/A |
17 | Program Coordinator | Prof. Fazei Khaled Al-Muslemi |
18 | Date of Program Specification/
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Program Mission and Aims | |
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| To produce qualified personnel capable of fulfilling the labor market and society’s needs by training EFL researchers and teachers to address English-related challenges, deliver consultations on research grounded in English, enhance researchers’ capabilities in teaching GE and ESP, and improve their proficiency in curriculum development and evaluation for each category separately. |
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| 1- To broaden MA students’ comprehension of the English language’s nature and applications in educational settings and public contexts, including various theories related to language acquisition and application, with a particular focus on English teaching methods and approaches. 2- To provide MA students with the knowledge and skills requisite for analyzing and addressing everyday challenges and issues associated with English language in a scholarly and methodical manner. 3- To equip MA students with essential competencies to proficiently teach English at the university level or within general education across diverse environments. 4- To enhance MA students’ proficiency and aptitude in conducting English-related research, adeptly addressing challenges in language applications, including GE or ESP teaching as well as curriculum design. 5- To enhance students’ capacity to deduce and analyze language structures, thereby facilitating a deeper understanding of English and making learning and instructional processes easier. 6- To empower students to refine their skills in linguistic and literary analysis, criticism, communication, and presentation within the realm of EFL teaching. 7- To develop students’ skills in diverse applications, with a focus on curriculum design, language teaching methods, and language assessment. 8- To provide language consultancy services to research centers interested in English language studies and its applications as a foreign language. 9- To provide students with essential computer and technology skills, enabling them to effectively utilize these tools in real-world applications such as language teaching and curriculum development.10- To provide society and the nation with competent individuals capable of delivering consultations and conducting scientific and specialized studies in English studies and teaching methods across various domains. |
Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) | ||
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First: Knowledge and Understanding | ||
| Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: | |
A1 | Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and awareness of language skills across various levels and branches, including diverse theories and applications pertinent to English language specialization, alongside translation principles and fundamentals. | |
A2 | Exhibit knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and theories within the realm of English studies, teaching methods, and associated theories. | |
A3 | Show knowledge and understanding of essential concepts and theories conducive to effective teaching and learning of English studies and teaching methods. | |
A4 | Display familiarity with concepts and principles in general culture, including computing and informatics, relevant to the field of study. | |
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Second: Intellectual Skills | ||
| Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: | |
B1 | Interpret concepts, principles, logical aspects, and quality programs relevant to English studies, applications and teaching methods. | |
B2 | Analyze educational concepts, principles, and theories relevant to the curricula and teaching methods of English studies across diverse domains. | |
B3 | To create a teaching and learning environment that motivates students to practice different thinking skills. | |
B4 | Employ a systematic methodology of critical thinking to efficiently and effectively fulfill their academic, research, and professional responsibilities. | |
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Third: Professional and Practical Skills | ||
| Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: | |
C1 | Distinguish between various educational concepts, essential and non-essential lessons regarding students’ lives, addressing classroom situations and challenges, and employing diverse educational and instructional practices to facilitate language teaching and learning in a seamless and educational manner. | |
C2 | Analyze and design high-quality English language curricula grounded in scientific principles, integrating course content with students’ real-life experiences, enabling them to comprehend the correlation between planned curriculum objectives and their implementation. | |
C3 | Utilize and develop educational resources to elucidate the nature of English studies and its real-world applications, applying various teaching methods and managing the teaching and learning environment in an effective and engaging manner. | |
C4 | Conduct research on relevant issues within English language applications, with a particular focus on teaching methods and curriculum development, analyzing and expressing research findings in a scholarly manner. | |
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Fourth: General and Transferable Skills | ||
| Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: | |
D1 | Employ information and communication technologies in English language to advance their professional competencies in teaching and learning English studies and teaching methods. | |
D2 | Effectively and positively communicate with others, demonstrating leadership, management, and teamwork across diverse situations. | |
D3 | Execute educational responsibilities in compliance with pertinent regulations, legislation, and professional ethics, showcasing personal accountability, professional conduct, and motivation in work and planning. | |
D4 | Commit to effective communication and embrace multi-modal communication practices. | |
Program Study Plan
| First Semester | |||||||
Course Title | Code / No | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | |||||
Theoretical | Practical | Seminar/ Training | Total C.H. | |||||
1 | Studies in Second Language Acquisition and Learning | Prof. Mohammed Al-Mekhlafi | 3 | – | – | – | 3 |
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2 | Research Methods in Applied Linguistics | Prof. Fazei Al-Muslemi | 3 | – | – | – | 3 |
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3 | Phonetics and Phonology | Assoc. Prof. Ameen Al-Mekhlafi | 3 | – | – | – | 3 |
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4 | Discourse Analysis | Assoc. Prof. Murad Al-Azzani | 3 | – | – | – | 3 |
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5 | Theories and Principles of English Teaching and Learning | Assoc. Prof. Ahmed Al-Qeyadhi | 3 | – | – | – | 3 |
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| Total Credit Hours |
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| 15 |
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| Second Semester | |||||||
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Code / No | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | ||||||
Theoretical | Practical | Seminar/ Training | Total C.H. | ||||||
1 | Morphology & Syntax | Assoc. Prof. Ameen Al-Mekhlafi |
| 3 | – | – | 3 |
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2 | Language Learning and Technology | Assoc. Prof. Ahmed Al-Qeyadhi |
| 3 | – | – | 3 |
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3 | Semantics and Pragmatics | Prof. Mohammed Al-Mekhlafi |
| 3 | – | – | 3 |
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4 | Language Curriculum Design | Prof. Fazei Al-Muslemi |
| 3 | – | – | 3 |
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5 | Stylistics | Assoc. Prof. Ahmed Al-Qeyadhi |
| 3 | – | – | 3 |
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| Total Credit Hours |
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| 15 |
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Course Title | Code / No | Credit Hours |
Master’s Thesis | ــــــــ | 6 |
Admission Requirements for the Program | |
Required Specializations: | Bachelor’s Degree |
Language Proficiency TOEFL/ IBT | According to Graduate Studies Regulations |
Computer Skills (ICDL) | According to Graduate Studies Regulations |
Other Requirements Such as (entrance exam/ personal interview) | According to Graduate Studies Regulations |
Graduation Requirements |
Graduation requirements should be specified accurately and clearly, and the following guidelines can be utilized: |
Total credit hours required for graduation: 36 Credit Hours |
Minimum marks to pass in each of the program courses: According to Graduate Studies Regulations |
Total number of marks or grades required for graduation: ‘Good’ with an average grade of 65%. |