BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(R2/224/6/0047)11/24 (A5857)

About

English still remains as one of the most important languages to be mastered as it is widely used in communities around the world. Consequently not only being proficient and competent in English, it will also be an asset to any individual from almost any field of work; be it law, business, commerce, politics, education or the mass media at local and international levels.

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English Language aims to provide students with the communicative skills and the knowledge of the language to communicate proficiently and competently, as well as to participate actively and confidently in international and local platforms such as conferences, forums and career-related activities (training programmes, board meetings, interviews, consultation, etc).

Through our innovative 21st century teaching techniques, students will be engaged with collaborative and highly focused assessments and projects which gives the foundation that students need for a successful career.

Highlights of the Programme

  • Students are exposed to the corporate sectors, industries and its practices.
  • Students are provided the opportunities to experience student exchange through our inter-university exchange agreements.
  • Students learn from the only private institution in Malaysia which offers such programme.

Duration
3 Years

Intake
Jan, May and October

Career Prospects

  • Copywriter
  • Editor
  • Translator
  • Journalist
  • Teacher
  • Proofreader

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

  • Introduction to Linguistics
  • English Phonetics & Phonology
  • Introduction to English Literature
  • Language Learning Theories
  • Structure & Grammar of English
  • English Morphology & Syntax
  • Oral Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Academic Writing
  • History of the English Language
  • Malaysian Literature in English
  • News Reporting & Writing
  • New Technologies for Language Learning
  • Research Methodology
  • Semantics & Pragmatics
  • Professional Writing
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Discourse Analysis
  • Language for Negotiation & Persuasion
  • Public Spearing & Oral Presentation
  • Industrial Training
  • Project I
  • Project II
  • Psycholinguistics
Minor (JR)
  • Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Multimedia Content Production I
  • Multimedia Content Production II
  • Feature Writing
  • Multimedia Management
Minor (PR)
  • Public Relations
  • Public Relations Writing
  • Public Relations Practices
  • Social Media for Public Relations
  • Crisis Communication in Public Relations
Elective Group I (Choose 1)
  • Language Teaching Methodology
  • Advertising & Society
  • Statistical Techniques for Behavioural Science I
  • Management Principles
Elective Group II (Choose 1)
  • Educational Technology
  • Theatre in ESL
  • Statistical Techniques for Behavioural Science II
  • Philosophy & Ethics in Psychology
  • Positive Psychology
University Core & General Studies (MPU)
For Local Student
  • Co-curriculum
  • Public Speaking & Oral Presentation
  • National Language / Other Language
  • Sun Zi’s Art of War & Business Strategies
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban

    • Choose 1:
  • Introduction to Political Science
  • Culture & Communication
  • Introduction to Sociology
For International Student
  • Co-curriculum
  • Public Speaking & Oral Presentation
  • Other Language
  • Sun Zi’s Art of War & Business Strategies
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Philosophy & Current Issues

    • Choose 1:
  • Introduction to Political Science
  • Culture & Communication
  • Introduction to Sociology