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Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Foreign Language | Language Acquisition
Area of study
Langauges
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
UCC's program in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL) equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach Chinese in various global and Irish contexts. Combining theory and practice, the program includes classroom observation, practice teaching, and a research dissertation. It prepares students for employment in language teaching and provides a strong foundation for those with prior teaching experience seeking to enhance their skills and expertise.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
- EU Home Students:
- Academic Qualifications: Applicants should hold a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent in a relevant subject area such as Chinese or Asian Studies.
- Native Speakers of Chinese: Applicants who are native speakers of Chinese should have a degree in the following disciplines areas Chinese or Asian Studies, Linguistics, Education, Pedagogy, Foreign Languages, Literatures and Communication.
- Other Relevant Areas: Applicants who hold a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in another relevant area may also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), following a review of their individual qualifications and experience and based on the information provided in a supplementary statement and/or interview acceptable to the Department selection committee. Prospective applicants may be called for an interview (in person or, where more feasible, online), with a view to assessing their suitability for the programme.
- English Language Requirements: Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Non-Native Speakers of Chinese: Applicants whose first language is not Chinese should hold an HSK (Hànyū Shuīpíng Kāoshi/Chinese Proficiency Test) Level 5 certificate (or certified equivalent). Alternatively, they should have an approved undergraduate degree in which at least 50% of the credit weighting is in the Chinese language and Chinese Studies. Applicants without these qualifications but who have a demonstrably strong proficiency in the Chinese language may be exceptionally considered on a case-by-case basis subject to the approval of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.
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