Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English

  Institution: Linton University College

The main aims of the programme are to provide quality instructions to:

• Develop the students to become competent English language users
• Develop their abilities to think analytically and critically
• Familiarize the students with the literary works which shape our cultural heritage

Programme Details

• Duration
  3 years
• Awarding Bodies
  Linton University College

Entry Requirements

Any one of the following qualifications:

• Pass STPM/CGE ‘A’ Level with 2 principals or with minimum CGPA ≥ 2.0;
• Pass relevant Foundation / Matriculation programme from Kolej Universiti Linton or other institutions recognized by Malaysian Government*;
• Pass relevant Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) programme from Kolej Universiti Linton or other institutions recognized by Malaysian Government with CGPA ≥ 2.0
• Pass SMIIII (UEC) with minimum 5Bs*;
• Other equivalent qualification recognized by Malaysian Government*;

*Subject to verification and approval of Legenda Education Group

English Language Requirements

(For International Students)

• Malaysia University English Test (MUET) with a minimum score of Band 3; or
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with minimum overall Band 6; or
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with minimum score of 550; or
• Equivalent intensive English course conducted by Kolej Universiti Linton.

Subjects

Year 1

• Academic Skills
• Introduction to the History of English Language
• Introduction to General Linguistics
• English for Academic Purposes
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B or Culture and Communication*
• Introduction to English Literature
• Public Speaking
• English Phonetics and Phonology
• English for Specific Purposes
• Pengajian Malaysia or
  Modern Media Literacy*
• Literary Criticism
• Word Formation, Meaning and Context
• Pengajian Islam /
  Pendidikan Moral or
  Mastering Communication*
• Co-Curriculum 1

Year 2

• Problems in English Grammar
• Introduction to Discourse Analysis
• Reading Skills
• Introduction to Psycholinguistics
• English for Journalism
• Intercultural Language Use and Language Learning
• English Syntax and Morphology
• Common Mistakes in English
• Introduction to Sociolinguistics
• Critical Approaches to Literature
• Language and Media
• Semantics
• Critical Writing and Thinking
• Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
• Co-Curriculum 2

Year 3

• Bilingualism and Language Education
• Research Methodology
• Lexical Approach to Language Learning
• Language Testing and Evaluation
• Pragmatics and Non-verbal Communication
• Elective Module 1**
• Writing Short Stories
• Computer-Assisted Language Teaching (CALT)
• Creative Writing
• Exploring Literary Genres
• Elective Module 2**
• Industrial Training or
  Project Paper

Elective Modules**

• Philosophy of Education
• Best Practices in TESOL
• TESOL Methodology
• English Corpus Linguistics

Note:
* For all international students and local students who obtained exemptions for MQA Compulsory Modules.
** Students to choose any ONE (1) module for each of the options above.

Source: Kolej Universiti Linton, Linton University College, Malaysia