Master Program in
English Language
Assessment and Grading
Program Fee
$ 2400
- First Semester: $600.
- Second Semester: $600.
- Third Semester: $600.
- Fourth Semester: $600.
Total Credit Hours: 45
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for enrolment onto the above programs an applicant must have the following:
- Application letter.
- Original and Copies of Certificate and Transcript Authenticated by the higher education
- Valid Passport
- 4 Pictures with Color
- Payment of the registration fee: $100
Career Opportunities
A Master’s degree in English Language opens up diverse career opportunities. Graduates can pursue roles such as English language teachers, curriculum developers, content writers/editors, language consultants, translators/interpreters, communication specialists, and language testing and assessment specialists, These roles involve teaching, creating educational materials, writing, and editing content, providing language expertise, translating, managing communication initiatives, developing language tests, adapting content for different markets, and conducting language-related research.
Core Courses
- English Phonetics and Phonology
- English Syntax and Morphology
- Lexicology and Semantics
- Pragmatics
- The English language in Somalia
- Academic Writing
- English Stylistics
- English as a Foreign Language
- Discourse Analysis
- Research Methodology
- Master’s thesis
Duration
2 years in four semesters
Program Goals
The goals of the program are:
- Linguistic Analysis: The program aims to enhance students' knowledge of the English language by exploring its linguistic properties and structures. Students study areas such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics to understand how the English language is organized and used in various contexts.
- Language Variation and Sociolinguistics: The program examines language variation, both regionally and socially, and the factors that influence language use and change. Students explore sociolinguistic theories and methodologies to understand how language varies across different communities, social groups, and contexts.
- Language Acquisition and Psycholinguistics: The program explores theories and research on language acquisition in children and adults. Students study psycholinguistic processes, language development, and the cognitive mechanisms involved in language production and comprehension.
- Discourse Analysis: The program focuses on the analysis of spoken and written discourse, including conversation, narratives, and professional or academic texts. Students learn to analyze language use in different discourse contexts, identify discourse features, and examine how language constructs meaning and social identities.
- Language and Culture: The program explores the relationship between language and culture, emphasizing how language reflects and shapes cultural practices, values, and identities. Students examine cultural aspects of language, such as pragmatics, intercultural communication, and language ideologies.
- Research Skills: Master's programs in English Language emphasize the development of research skills. Students learn research methodologies, data collection and analysis techniques, and how to critically evaluate scholarly literature. They may have the opportunity to undertake independent research projects or contribute to ongoing research in the field.
- Professional Communication: Some programs may include components focused on professional communication skills. Students learn how to apply their linguistic knowledge to professional contexts, such as business communication, technical writing, or language consulting. They develop skills in effective communication, writing for specific purposes, and analyzing language use in professional settings.
Program Description
The English Language Master’s program is a graduate degree program that concentrates on the in-depth study of the English language, its form, function, and its importance in communication. The program’s goal is to equip students with a comprehensive knowledge of the English language from both theoretical and practical perspectives.