Calendar 2006–07

232 Part 3 • Department Profiles and Programmes of Studies Division of English PhD Programme This is a research-oriented programme with subfields of specialization in English (Applied English Linguistics) and English (Literary Studies). There are options for comparative studies with an English focus. MPhil Programmes (I) MPhil Programme in English (Applied English Linguistics) Courses Offered (A) Required Courses 1. Theoretical Linguistics 2. Psycholinguistics 3. Sociolinguistics 4. Second Language Acquisition (B) Elective Courses 1. Intercultural Communication 2. Curriculum Design and Materials Preparation 3. Evaluation and Testing 4. Second Language Classroom Research 5. Special Topics in Applied English Linguistics 6. English for Specific Purposes 7. Second Language Teaching 8. Discourse and Pragmatics 9. Second Language Writing 10. Computer Applications in Second Language Teaching 11. Issues in Contemporary Applied English Linguistics (C) Research Methods (D) Thesis Requirements (for MPhil programme only) 1. MPhil Guided Research 2. MPhil Guided Thesis Writing (to be taken until the completion of Thesis) (II) MPhil Programme in English (Literary Studies) There are options for comparative studies with an English focus. Courses Offered (A) Foundation Courses 1. Critical Approaches in Literary Studies 2. Comparative Approaches in Literary Studies (B) Advanced Courses 1. Special Topic(s) in Generic Studies 2. Special Topic(s) in Literary History 3. Special Topic(s) in Critical Studies (C) Thesis Requirements 1. MPhil Guided Research 2. MPhil Guided Thesis Writing (to be taken until the completion of Thesis)