Master of Arts in Language and LiteratureProgram Description
The MA in Language and Literature (MALL) program is designed to provide training in language and literature as intersecting fields of study. It equips its students with theoretical and pedagogic competencies in these areas of knowledge, and provides a forum for critical discussions and studies on linguistic and literary issues. It also engages its students in significant research projects on various topics related to language, literature, and the wider field of cultural studies.
Program Content and Structure
Once admitted to the program, the student must take the following courses:
| Thesis Plan (TP) | Non Thesis Plan (NTP) | |
| Core Courses | 21 Units | 21 Units |
| MLL 201: Theories of Language and Language Acquisition | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| MLL 202: Language Teaching | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| MLL 210: Contemporary Literary Theories and Critical Approaches | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| MLL 211: Literary Teaching | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| MLL 221: Description and Analysis of a Language | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| MLL 230: Cultural Criticism | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| MLL 299: Research in Language and Literature | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| The student must choose | ||
| two (2) of the following electives: | four (4) of the following electives: | |
| MLL 222: Rhetoric | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| MLL 223: Semantics | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| MLL 224: Translation: Theory and Practice | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| MLL 226: Discourse Analysis | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| MLL 227: Instructional Materials Development and Writing | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| MLL 231: Literature in Oral Tradition | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| MLL 232: Contemporary Philippine Literature | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| MLL 233: World Literature | 3 Units | 3 Units |
| Other Required Courses | ||
| MLL 295: Special Problems in Language and Literature | Not Required | 3 Units |
| MLL 300: Master's Thesis | 6 Units | Not Required |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Language Requirement | (3 Units) | (3 Units) |
| Comprehensive Exam | Not Required | (3 Units) |
| Total | 33 Units | 36 Units |
Retention Policy for Thesis Option
To qualify for the Master's Degree under the Thesis Option, a student must satisfy the following requirements:
complete a minimum of twenty-four (24) units of formal graduate courses
maintain a Cumulative Weighted Average Grade (CWAG) of "2.0" or better in his/her graduate courses at the end of each academic year
successfully defend a Master's Thesis
submit at least five (5) bound and certified copies of the approved Master's Thesis.
Retention Policy for Non-Thesis Option
To qualify for the Master's Degree under the Non-Thesis Option, a student must satisfy the following requirements:
complete a minimum of thirty (30) units of formal graduate courses
maintain a Cumulative Weighted Average Grade (CWAG) of "2.0" or better in his/her graduate courses at the end of each academic year
pass the Master's Comprehensive Examination
Additional Requirements
Additional requirements over and above these minimum University requirements and standards for the Master's Degree programs may be adopted by colleges/units for their Master's Degree programs with the approval of the appropriate bodies. A student choosing the Thesis option is encouraged to produce a pre-print paper of his/her thesis, where applicable.
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