Objective
The program aims to inspire and develop foreign language professionals, helping them to acquire competencies in conducting linguistic studies and applying state-of-the-art theory and knowledge in various professional fields.
Program features
The curriculum and instruction feature three aspects: 1. We strive to help with the localization of the theory and practice of English teaching; 2. With language proficiency serving as the basis, students obtain professional knowledge from a variety of fields offered, such as science & technology, economics-trade, the humanities, law & politics, journalism, information science, and the like; 3. Taking advantage of linguistic theories, students acquire language analysis abilities, broaden their knowledge about the nature of languages, and extend their practical applications.
Curriculum
The graduate curriculum is comprised of three major categories: required courses, core specialized courses, and research instruments. The required courses mainly include advanced courses required of foreign languages majors. Under the rubric of the core specialized courses are electives appropriate for the program’s three specializations: English teaching, translation, and applied linguistics. Meantime, students study research instruments that emphasize research methods and research writing skills.
Career prospect & future development
Graduates may find employment as English
translator, international conference interpreter, English teacher, English
multi-media software designer, and many other professions. Advanced studies at
the doctoral level are feasible and advisable both locally and abroad in fields
such as English, translation, and linguistics-related disciplines. In other
words, graduates may serve as language professionals in a diverse field of
applications, including teaching, research, and other human or business
functions, depending on individual interests and needs.