MA degree in applied language studies
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The language used was temporarily changed. Personal information page allows you to save your language settings.| Organisation: | Applied Linguistics (KLS/Kielten laitos) |
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| Year: | 2016-2018 |
| Location: | Aktiiviset |
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| [F]Tavoitteet: | Learning outcomes: After completing the programme the student * has a critical understanding of how languages work in various social contexts * understands the connections between scientific knowledge and language expertise in working life * has a wide range of communication skills that are relevant for working as a language expert in different situations and cultures * knows current key issues and research trends in the field of applied language studies * knows the research methodologies of one or two of the programme’s selected focus areas * understands and is able to apply ethical principles concerning research in applied language studies |
| Minimum amount of ECTS credits: |
120 |
| [F]Tutkinnon taso: | [F]Maisteri |
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Degree structure elements
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! APPLANG core courses, 20 ECTS
- ! SOKS105 Introduction to Applied language studies for the changing society (5 ECTS cr.)
- ! SOKS106 Study circle on applied language studies (5 ECTS cr.)
- ! SOKS107 Study circle on methodologies of applied language studies (5 ECTS cr.)
- ! SOKS108 Self-study: Perspectives on multilingualism (5 ECTS cr.)
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! APPLANG optional courses, 15 ECTS
- Choose at least two courses from one focus area. The rest of the courses may be from different areas. You may take 15-20 ECTS credits in this section.
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Focus 1: Language learning and literacy practices, 0 ECTS
- KLSS155 Issues in Language Learning and Teaching: Self Study (5 ECTS cr.)
- EKIS311 Multilingual Learning Environments (5 ECTS cr.)
- SOKS110 Self-study: Literacy (5 ECTS cr.)
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Focus 2: Language assessment, 0 ECTS
- KLSS104 Language Assessment (5 ECTS cr.)
- EKIS373 Assessing Reading and Writing (5 ECTS cr.)
- SOKS120 Self-study: Assessing Oral Skills (5 ECTS cr.)
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Focus 3: Discourse studies and changing society, 0 ECTS
- KLSS342 Multimodality (5 ECTS cr.)
- KLSS344 Research Skills: Critical Discourse Studies and Changing Society (5 ECTS cr.)
- KLSS329 Issues and Applications of Discourse Studies: Self Study (5 ECTS cr.)
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Focus 4: Language and education policies, 0 ECTS
- KLSS140 Language Education Policy (5 ECTS cr.)
- SOKS140 Language policy as a multi-layered phenomenon (5 ECTS cr.)
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! Working life relevance, 10 ECTS
- You may get 10-15 ECTS credits from Working life relevance, depending on the completion mode and time invested.
- ! KLSY013 M.A. Portfolio (5 ECTS cr.)
- KLSY110 Working Life Relevance (5 - 10 ECTS cr.)
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Language and communication studies, 0 ECTS
- Finnish 1 and 2 are compulsory for non-Finnish students. If you already have studied Finnish before coming to the University, you may take other Finnish courses instead. Finnish students take other optional courses in lieu of Finnish courses. Maturity exam is obligatory for all foreign students and those Finnish students who haven''t completed it in their BA studies.
- XSU0005 Finnish 1 (5 ECTS cr.)
- XSU0006 Suomi 2 (5 ECTS cr.)
- SOKY096 Maturity exam (1 ECTS cr.)
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Other optional studies, 10 ECTS
- Other optional courses 10-20 ECTS credits. These may include additional courses from the APPLANG optional courses, optional language courses or courses from other departments or faculties. Choose enough optional courses to reach the minimum 120 ECTS credits required for the degree.
- SOKS170 Current Issues in Applied Language Studies (1 - 3 ECTS cr.)
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! Research skills, 55 ECTS
- ! XENX009 Integrated Research Communication (4 - 5 ECTS cr.)
- ! SOKS104 Research methods (5 ECTS cr.)
- ! SOKS103 Master's Thesis Seminar (5 ECTS cr.)
- ! SOKS102 Master's Thesis (40 ECTS cr.)
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