Master of Arts in English (Revised in 2019)
1. DEGREE NAME AND AREA OF STUDY
Full name : Master of Arts (English)
Short name : M.A. (English)
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
The Master of Arts in English (Revised in 2019) aims to produce graduates who have the following qualifications:
(1) Have knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and important theories related to English language to apply them to working.
(2) Possess knowledge and ability in conducting reseach and new knowledge development in English language by using research process.
(3) Have ability to analyze, synthesize, and communicate, leading to the development of self-knowledge throughout life.
(4) Have leadership, morality, and professional ethics.
3. CURRICULUM AND TYPE OF PROGRAM
Total credit of study is 36 credits consisting of:
Category | Credits | ||
Plan A1 | Plan A2 | ||
Mandatory course | 6 (Not counted) | 15 | |
Elective course | 6 (Not counted) | 9 | |
Thesis | 36 | 12 | |
Total | 36 | 36 |
The program has 2 types, Regular and Special Project. The Regular Program's classses are taught on Mondays - Fridays. The Special Project's classes are taught on Weekends.
A1 = Research based
A2 = Reseach + Coursework
4. COURSES
Mandatory Courses
|
Credits |
*HS144101 Quantitative Research Methodology in English Language |
3 (3-0-6) |
Elective Courses
|
Credits |
*HS144201 World English |
3 (3-0-6) |
Thesis Courses
|
Credits |
36 |
Note 1: 3 (3-0-6) = 3 Credits (Theory - Practice - Self-study)
Note 2: * = New course, ** = Revised course
Note 3: Not counted = Non-credit courses must be registered as 'AU' (Auditing)
Note 4: Thesis course must be registered as 'SU' (Satisfied-Unstatisfied)
5. SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
1st YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | |||
Courses | Credits | ||
Type A1 | Type A2 | ||
HS144101 Quantitative Research Methodology in English Language HS144103 Second Language Acquisition Theories HS144XXX Elective Course HS144898 Thesis |
3 (Not counted) - 6 (Not counted) |
3 3 3 |
|
Total | 15 | 9 | |
Cumulative credits | 6 | 9 |
1st YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | |||
Courses | Credits | ||
Type A1 | Type A2 | ||
HS144102 Qualitative Research Methodology in English Language |
3 (Not counted) - - 9 |
3 3 3 - |
|
Total | 12 | 9 | |
Cumulative credits | 15 | 18 |
2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | |||
Courses | Credits | ||
Type A1 | Type A2 | ||
HS144891 Seminar in English HS144XXX Elective Course HS144899 Thesis HS144898 Thesis |
- - - 9 |
3 3 6 - |
|
Total | 9 | 12 | |
Cumulative credits | 24 | 30 |
2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | |||
Courses | Credits | ||
Type A1 | Type A2 | ||
HS144899 Thesis HS144898 Thesis |
- 12 |
6 - |
|
Total | 12 | 6 | |
Cumulative credits | 36 | 36 |
6. QUALIFICATION
Hold a Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study.
7. PROGRAM CHAIR
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kornwipa Poonpon | korpul@kku.ac.th |