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US6224001 - BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE STUDIES WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    English Language Synopsis:
    This program is designed to meet the nation's need to produce competent and knowledgeable graduates equipped with relevant language and literary skills, enabling them to adapt effectively to societal demands and global changes, particularly in the field of English. The program aims to cultivate graduates with effective communication, leadership, and innovative skills to achieve international excellence through efficient knowledge dissemination, a culture of quality emphasizing academic and professional excellence, holistic personal development, and a strong commitment to the aspirations of both local and international communities.
     

    Course Objectives:
    To produce graduates who:
    ✓ Are competent and knowledgeable in English.
    ✓ Have a strong understanding of linguistics as a field of study (e.g., phonetics and phonology, semantics, syntax, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, discourse analysis, etc.).
    ✓ Are equipped with relevant literary skills to appreciate, analyze, discuss, and evaluate various types of texts and literary discourses.
    ✓ Possess knowledge of different varieties of English (e.g., genre, register, dialect).
    ✓ Are equipped with relevant generic skills (e.g., communication skills, problem-solving skills, IT skills, learning skills, teamwork, time management, interpersonal skills), critical and creative thinking, and intellectual skills (to synthesize, analyze, and evaluate information and ideas).

    Graduation Requirement :
    1. Foundation (including Humanitise Module and Major) : 74 Units
    2. Open Elective Courses : 20 Units
    3. Electives : 10 Units
    4. University Course : 16 Units
    Total : 120 Unit

    School of Humanities,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.
    http://humanities.usm.my 

    Duration:3 ½ Years / 7 Semesters
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM)Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others
      STPM:

      i. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination with a minimum CGPA of 2.67

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade B- (CGPA 2.67) in the following subjects:

      • General Studies
      • Any two (2) of the following subjects:
        • Malay Language
        • Geography
        • History
        • Economics
        • Communicative Malay Literature
        • Literature in English
        • Biology
        • Physics
        • Chemistry
        • Mathematics M / Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Obtained at least a Grade B in the English Language / Literature in English subject at the SPM level.

      AND

      iv. Achieved at least Level 4 (Band 4) in MUET or an equivalent qualification.
      KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Passed Matriculation (KPM) / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.67

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade B- (2.67) in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Accounting
      • Financial Accounting
      • Management Accounting
      • Business Management
      • Business and Technology
      • Economics
      • Mathematics
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Chemistry

      OR

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade B- (2.67) in three (3) subjects at the TESL Foundation level at UiTM.

      OR

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade B- (2.67) in three (3) specialized subjects at the UiTM Law Foundation level.

      AND

      iii. Obtained at least a Grade B in the English Language / Literature in English subject at the SPM level.

      AND

      iv. Achieved at least Level 4 (Band 4) in MUET or an equivalent qualification.
      Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others:

      Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.67

      OR

      A-Level with a minimum score of 9 and obtain at least a Grade C in the following subjects:

      • Literature in English
      • Economics
      • Sociology / Psychology

      OR

      International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 26 and obtain at least a score of 6 in High Level (HL) for the following subjects:

      • Language A1
      • History

      AND

      Obtained at least a score of 5 in Standard Level (SL) for one (1) other subject.

      OR

      AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate of 68 and obtain at least a Grade B in the following subjects:

      • English as a Second Language Studies
      • English Studies
      • Economics

      OR

      Equivalent qualification recognized by Senate of the University.

      AND

      Obtained at least a Grade B in English / Literature in English at the SPM level.

      AND

      Achieved at least Level 4 (Band 4) in MUET or an equivalent qualification.
    • STPMMatrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTMDiploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain
      STPM:

      i. Lulus Peperiksaan Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.67

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B- (NGMP 2.67) dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Pengajian Am
      • Mana-mana dua ( 2 ) mata pelajaran berikut :

      • Bahasa Melayu
      • Geografi
      • Sejarah
      • Ekonomi
      • Kesusasteraan Melayu Komunikatif
      • Literature in English
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics M / Mathematics T

      DAN

      iii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris / Literature in English pada peringkat SPM.

      DAN

      iv. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 4 (Band 4) dalam MUET atau setaraf.
      Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM:

      i. Lulus Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.67

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B- (2.67) dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Accounting
      • Financial Accounting
      • Management Accounting
      • Pengurusan Perniagaan
      • Business and Technology
      • Ekonomi
      • Mathematics
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Chemistry


      ATAU


      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B- (2.67) dalam tiga (3) mata pelajaran pada peringkat Asasi TESL UiTM.


      ATAU


      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B- (2.67) dalam tiga (3) mata pelajaran pengkhususan pada peringkat Asasi Undang-undang UiTM.

      DAN

      iii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris / Literature in English pada peringkat SPM.

      DAN

      iv. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 4 (Band 4) dalam MUET atau setaraf.
      Diploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain:

      Memiliki Diploma dalam bidang yang berkaitan dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.67


      ATAU


      Lulus A-Level dengan memperolehi minimum skor 9 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Literature in English
      • Economics
      • Sociology / Psychology


      ATAU


      Lulus International Baccalaureate (IB) dengan memperolehi minimum skor 26 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 6 di peringkat High Level (HL) dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Language A1
      • History

      Dan

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 5 di peringkat Standard Level (SL) dalam satu (1) mata pelajaran lain.


      ATAU


      Lulus AUSMAT/SAM dengan memperolehi minimum agregat 68 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

      • English as a Second Language Studies
      • English Studies
      • Economics


      ATAU


      Mempunyai kelulusan lain yang diiktiraf setaraf dengannya dan diperakukan oleh Senat Universiti.


      DAN

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris / Literature in English pada peringkat SPM.


      DAN

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 4 (Band 4) dalam MUET atau setaraf.

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      510.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      1,060.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change
    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      5,000.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      5,550.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Sem 1

      • Communication and Presentation Skills
      • Reading and Writing about Literature
      • Survey of English Literature
      • History of the English

      Sem 2

      • Advanced Reading and Writing
      • An Introduction to Linguistics
      • Modern Literary Theory
      • The American Literary Experience

    • Sem 1

      • Language and Literature
      • Contemporary English Grammar
      • Children's Literature

      Sem 2

      • Corporate Communication
      • World Literature in English
      • Critical Theory and Practice
      • Morphology and Syntax

    • Sem 1

      • Semantics
      • Sociolinguistics
      • English Language Studies Project (1 session course)
      • Malaysian Literature in English

      Sem 2

      • English Language Studies Project (1 session course)
      • Psycholinguistics
      • Corpus-based Language Studies
      • Literature and Film

    • Sem 1

      • Industrial Training

    • CAREER PROSPECTS

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