M.A. in Applied English Studies: Scopes of Applied English Studies Research

AES 652  Thesis in Applied English Studies          12 credits

An ethical in-depth research study on topics related to applied English studies which may include professional and international communication, language use, language learning and teaching, or issues in applied linguistics. Participants are required to design and undertake a research project, following a conventional research format, under the supervision of the thesis committee.

Learning outcomes:

  1. Conduct an ethical and in-depth research study in applied English studies
  2. Produce a thesis length around 20,000-25,000 words
  3. Disseminate a research paper in a national or international journals

 

AES 653 Research Study in Applied English Studies        6 credits

An ethical small-scale research study on topics related to applied English studies which may include professional and international communication, language use, language learning and teaching, or issues in applied linguistics. Participants are required to design and undertake a research project, following a conventional research format, under the supervision of the supervisor.

Learning outcomes:

  1. Conduct an ethical small-scale research study in applied English studies
  2. Produce a good research report length around 10,000-15,000 words.

 

AES 654 Special Study in Applied English Studies 3 credits

An ethical independent or special study on topics related to applied English studies which may include professional and international communication, language use, language learning and teaching, or issues in applied linguistics. Participants are required to design and undertake a research project, following a conventional research format, under the supervision of a supervisor.

Learning outcomes:

  1. Conduct an ethical independent or special study in applied English studies
  2. Produce a research paper length around 5,000-8,000 words.