| Programme Advising 2022-23 | M.A. in English Language |
Learning Strategies and Methods
The programme will be delivered fully online using the Open Campus “Learning Exchange” environment (Moodle) platform and web-conferencing software (e.g. Blackboard Collaborate). This means that all materials, teaching-learning activities and assessments will be made available through the online learning management system of the Open Campus. In instances where students are required to engage in course-related activity off-line in the real-world environment, all output from such activity, in whatever format, must be submitted through the learning management system.
Assessment
Assessment for all courses - 100% course work. The course work will normally be broken down into three components: Components A, B, and C. Students are required to pass all components to earn a passing grade for a course. Students will get detailed information about the assessment activities for each course in the course space. All courses require participation in the online space, as participation will contribute to the overall grade.
Programme Support
| Role | Contact Person | |
|---|---|---|
| Programme Manager | Ms. Kathyann Lashley | kathyann.lashley@open.uwi.edu |
| Course Delivery Assistant | academicsupport@open.uwi.edu |
The helpdesk (in conjunction with Learning Support Specialists) is available to assist with technical issues inclusive of appropriate systems to be downloaded, assistance with UWIOC email/ password, uploading of assignments, etc. You may contact them at helpdesk@open.uwi.edu
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE - JANUARY 2023 INTAKE
Download the Programme Schedule for students starting studies in January 2023 from the link: Programme Advising for MA English Language - January 2023 Intake
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE - AUGUST 2022 INTAKE
Download the Programme Schedule for students starting studies in August 2022 from the link: Programme Advising for MA English Language - August 2022 Intake
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE - JANUARY 2022 INTAKE
Download the Programme Schedule for students starting studies in January 2022 from the link: Programme Advising for MA English Language - January 2022 Intake
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE - AUGUST 2021 INTAKE
Download the Programme Schedule for students starting studies in August 2021 from the link: Programme Advising for MA English Language - August 2021 Intake
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE - JANUARY 2021 INTAKE
Download the Programme Schedule for students starting studies in January 2021 from the link: Programme Advising for MA English Language - January 2021 Intake
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE - AUGUST 2020 INTAKE
Download the Programme Schedule for students starting studies in August 2020 from the link: Programme Advising for MA English Language - August 2020 Intake
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE - JANUARY 2020 INTAKE (Revised)
Download the Programme Schedule for students starting studies in January 2020 from the link: Revised Programme Advising for MA English Language - January 2020 Intake
All new students should complete the course OOL6001:Graduate Introduction to Online Learning before start of Semester - January 20, 2020.
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE – AUGUST 2019 INTAKE
The Programme Schedule for Students starting their studies in August 2019 is given below. All New Graduate Students need to register and complete OOL6001:Graduate Introduction to Online Learning in the first semester.
Download the Programme Schedule for August 2019 Intake at the link: Programme Advising for MA English August 2019 Intake
M. A. English Language (August 2019 Intake Only)
| 2019-20 | |
| Course Name | Year / Semester |
| OOL6001 - Graduate Introduction to Online Learning | Y1 / Sem I |
| LING6007 - Introductory Phonetics and Phonology | Y1 / Sem I |
| LING6008 - Introductory Morphology and Syntax | Y1 / Sem I |
| LANG6099 - Advanced Academic English Language Skills | Y1 / Sem II |
| LING6307 - Introductory Sociology of Language | Y1 / Sem II |
| LING6308 - Introductory Sociolinguistics | Summer |
| LING6401 - The Grammar of English: An Extrapolatory Approach | Summer |
| LING6103 - Principles and Methods of English Language Teaching | Y2 / Sem I |
| LING6106 - The Content of Tertiary Level English Language Courses | Y2 / Sem I |
| LING6407 - Discourse Styles of English | Y2 / Sem II |
| LING6201 - Comparative Caribbean English - Lexicon Creole | Y2 / Sem II |
| LING6402 - World Englishes | Summer |
| Summer LING6302 - The Sociolinguistics of English Language and Society | Summer |
| Please note that this schedule is subject to change by the Programme Delivery Department | |
Textbooks
The following are recommended semester 1 textbooks for students accepted to read for the M.A English Language:
Graduate Introduction to Online Learning - OOL6001
♦Creme P. and Lea M.R. 2008 Writing at University (latest edition.), UK: Open University Press.
N.B. Since this book is available in our online library, purchase is not required. However, you will find this text invaluable during this course and throughout the programme. We, therefore, recommend that you purchase your personal copy for easy reference.
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE - JANUARY 2019 INTAKE
Download the Programme Schedule for students starting studies in January 2019 from the link: Programme Advising for January 2019 Intake
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE - AUGUST 2018 INTAKE
Download the Programme Schedule for students starting studies in August 2018 from the link: Programme Advising for MA English August 2018 Intake
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE – JANUARY 2018 INTAKE
Download the Programme Schedule for students starting their studies in January 2018 from the link: MA in English Language Programme Advising-January 2018 Intake
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE – AUGUST 2017 INTAKE
Download the Programme Schedule for students starting their studies in August 2017 from the link: MA in English Language Programme Advising-August 2017 Intake
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE – JANUARY 2017 INTAKE
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE – AUGUST 2016 INTAKE
The Programme Schedule for Students who started their studies in August 2016 can be downloaded from the link: M.A. in English Language – August 2016 Intake
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE – JANUARY 2016 INTAKE
The Programme Schedule for Students who started their studies in January 2016 can be downloaded from the link: M.A. in English Language
PROGRAMME DELIVERY SCHEDULE – SEPTEMBER 2015 INTAKE
The Programme Schedule for Students who started their studies in September 2015 can be downloaded from the link: M.A. in English Language
