Zhejiang Gongshang University
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages
MasterProgram Objectives
The 2.5-year MA program “Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in Foreign Languages” is provided by the School of Foreign Languages at Zhejiang Gongshang University. It aims to cultivate innovative teaching and research talents who are able to teach in universities and colleges with solid and systematical theory and practice ability. After this program, the students will be able to grasp the current affairs of global political, economical and social development; be able to master the basic theoretical knowledge of linguistics and applied linguistics and the academic development; be able to do scientific research and professional teaching independently with excellent spoken and written English application skills; be able to understand and apply the general methods for English teaching and research; be able to read and analyze the relevant literature materials and use computer devices to academic researches; be able to acquire a second language (Chinese);
Postgraduates are required to get enough credits by completing the degree courses, compulsory courses and optional courses. Great importance should be attached to compulsory course study so as to master the theoretical knowledge as well as the systematic expertise of linguistics and applied linguistics. Various teaching methods can be adopted such as lecturing, teacher-student discussion, self-study and book report, etc., according to the characteristics of the course. Teachers should focus on how to inspire postgraduates to acquire in-depth thinking and rational judgment, to cultivate their abilities in analyzing and solving problems. Options of interdisciplinary courses are encouraged as well. Thesis is an important part of postgraduates’ cultivation, which equips postgraduates with the capability of doing scientific research, comprehensive abilities in independent discovering, analyzing and solving problems, rigorous academic attitude and practical learning attitude.
Main Courses
The program will provide such main courses as basic Chinese, Advanced English Reading and Writing, English Pedagogy, Academic English Writing, Linguistic Theory, Foreign Language and Literature Research Methods, ESP Theories and Research Methods, Hot Issues in English Teaching ,Discourse Analysis, Comments on Business English Translation, Theory and Practice of Business English, Language Learning and Technology, etc.
Length of Study
2.5 years
Required Credits
At least 35 credits are required to get the graduation certification.
Certificate of Graduation and Degree
Qualified students will be granted certificates of graduation and Master Degree of Arts.
Instruction Language
■ All the courses are delivered in English except some of Chinese language courses.
■ Dissertation is required to be written in English
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma and above.
2. Non-Chinese citizens who hold a foreign passport and comply with the relevant regulations set by the “Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC ".
3. Physically and mentally healthy.
4. Applicants under 18 years old (Per September) should provide a letter of guarantee for their guardian in China (notarization required).
Application Documents:
1. Scan passport: Front page and Endorsement page (page 3/4, if there is an addition or change of name). (bit.ly/ContohPassport) (bit.ly/ContohEndorsement)
2. Recent passport size photo, with the following format: Recent full-faced passport size photo (the head occupies 70% of the size of the photo); the aspect ratio is 4:3; white background without borders; the size is 100-500KB (*.jpg,*.jpeg). (bit.ly/ContohPhoto)
3. Language Certificates
- English Taught: IELTS with an overall score of 5.5/6.0 or TOEFL IBT 85 (different for each university)
- Chinese Taught: HSK 4-6 (levels and minimum scores are different for each major and university)
4. High school diploma (for bachelor degree) and Bachelor or Master diploma (for master and doctoral degree), hasn’t graduated students should provide an official statement from your high school or university as proof of graduation (Pre-Graduation Statement). (bit.ly/PreGraduationLetter)
5. High school transcripts (for bachelor degree) and university transcripts (for master and doctoral degree), page sorted in 1 file. Please contact the school to get ‘1 sheet’ kinds of transcripts. (bit.ly/ContohOnePageTranscript)
6. 2 (two) recommendation letters from your teachers in high school (for bachelor degree) and two university professors (for master and doctoral degrees) along with letterhead and stamp from the school. Please also include the email and phone number of recommenders.
7. Study Plan / Personal Statement, approximately 800 words (English/Mandarin) and must be signed with a clear name. You could check general personal statement points grid here (bit.ly/PoinPersonalStatement)
8. Additional requirements that apply vary from university to university, for example:
- Entrance Examination / Interview.
- Financial Statement (from Bank).
- Certificate of No Criminal Record (SKCK) from the Local Indonesian Police. (bit.ly/ContohSKCK)
- Medical Check Up Report. (bit.ly/SayaratPengisianForm) (bit.ly/PhysicalExaminationForm)
Note:
- Documents number 4-6 above, MUST be translated into English / Mandarin, and legalized by the school or you could use the services of a sworn translator.
- Please neatly SCAN each file in pdf format, the size must not be more than 1 MB (except the passport photo must comply with the requirements above), then upload everything to the system at www.greatwall.co.id.