Postgraduate study
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MA Teaching Chinese to
Speakers of Other Languages
You are welcome to join our diverse and vibrant
learning community of second and foreign
language education, primary, secondary and higher
education, and take the journey of developing
a career in the fast-growing area of Chinese
language education in the UK or overseas.
We are a team of staff with expertise in applied linguistics, second/foreign
language teaching methods and approaches, language learners, course
design, course management and teacher training, drawing on a wide range
of intellectual sources, and well-placed to offer a masters programme in this
subject area.
On our programme you will:
• gain knowledge and experience of research and current issues in
language teaching and learning
• develop your critical understanding of developments in teaching Chinese
to speakers of other languages (TCSOL) theory and practice
• reflect on your own teaching and prepare to conduct independent
research into teaching and learning
• prepare to design and deliver Chinese language programmes in various
local and global teaching contexts
• be part of a world-class university with an award-winning sustainable
environment
Postgraduate study
www.nottingham.ac.uk/education
MA Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Course content and structure
The course can be studied either full-time over one year including
dissertation or part-time over two years plus an eight-month dissertation
period. There are also Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma
exit points.
The course comprises of three 30-credit core modules, one 30-credit
optional module and a 60-credit dissertation.
Core modules
You will take three core modules:
• Language Teaching: Methodology and Curriculum
• Understanding Language Learning and the Language Learner
• Exploring TCSOL in Context
Optional modules
You will take one optional module, providing you with freedom in selecting
course components to suit your individual needs and interests:
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Assessment in Language Education
Managing Language Teaching and Developing Teachers
Materials and Technology in Language Education
Teaching Languages to Younger Learners
If your first language is not English, you should achieve an overall IELTS
score of at least 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element).
If you have not reached the required IELTS (or recognised equivalent), you
can attend a full-time English language course at the University’s Centre for
English Language Education before registering for your degree:
www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele/presessional
If Chinese is not your first language, you should either:
• hold an HSK (hanyu shuiping kaoshi/Chinese Proficiency Test) Level 5
certificate (or approved equivalent)
• have an approved first degree which includes a substantial Chinese
language component (equivalent to HSK Level 5)
Candidates without these qualifications may be considered on an
individual basis.
Fees and funding
Up to date fees information and advice on funding opportunities can be
found at www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees
How to apply
You can apply online at www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/apply
We also encourage you to develop your own areas of interest through your
dissertation research. There are also opportunities for you to visit schools,
engage in teaching practice, attend talks given by invited speakers, and
participate in external workshops.
Find out more
Assessment
Dr Xin Gao – Course Leader
+44 (0)115 846 6477
[email protected]
Each 30-credit module is assessed by a written assignment of 6,000 words
or equivalent. To complete the masters programme successfully, a pass of
50 must be achieved on each assignment.
For award of the MA, you must also complete a 60-credit dissertation of
15,000 words on an approved topic.
Entry requirements
You would normally be expected to hold a good first degree with at least
a second class honours from an approved university or institute of higher
education. You should preferably have some experience of classroom
language teaching, or hold a first degree which includes language teaching
methodology components, or have attended a substantial language teaching
methodology course.
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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this flyer is
accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example, to course content)
are likely to occur given the interval between publication and commencement of
the course. It is therefore very important to check our website for any updates
before you apply for the course by following www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy.
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