The Master’s in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages at University College Cork is a 1 year long program for international students, taught in English.
Master’s in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
The Master’s in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages at University College Cork is a 1 year long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a prestigious public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC is known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus life. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for successful careers and global citizenship.
Master’s in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages at University College Cork
Our Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL) MA programme aims to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and professional competencies required to teach Chinese effectively to speakers of other languages in a variety of contexts globally and in Ireland.* In this course, you will develop an understanding of key issues in teaching Chinese as a linguistic system to a variety of learners and become familiar with recent research and publications on theory and practice in teaching Chinese. Students of this programme gain practical professional experience by engaging with in-class observation and practice teaching and they learn how to evaluate their own professional competence and that of others. The MA TCSOL combines theory with hands-on practice. In class, you’ll find yourself discussing theories and concepts used in language teaching and how they are relevant to Chinese, and reviewing the pros and cons of different ways of teaching languages. You’ll learn to analyse and explain Chinese as a linguistic system and to understand the varying challenges faced by learners of Chinese. You’ll observe successful teachers in action and discuss what you’ve learned, and in turn, you’ll develop teaching materials and teach students, with others observing your classes and providing constructive feedback. Show less
CH6301 A Linguistic Introduction to Chinese (10 credits) LC1101 English for Academic Study (10 credits) or CH6302 Advanced Chinese for TCSOL Teachers (10 credits) CH6303 Introduction to Teaching Practice (5 credits) CH6307 From Pedagogical Theory to Effective Classroom (5 credits) Part I - Semester Two
CH6304 Teaching Practice Internship (15 credits) CH6306 Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages: A Pedagogical Grammar (10 credits) CH6308 Postgraduate Research Skills (5 credits) Part II - Semester Three
CH6305 Dissertation in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (30 credits) Part-time students take the course over two years during weekday working hours. This part-time option is open only to Irish/EU students.
In Year 1 you choose 35 credits of taught modules. In Year 2, you choose a further 10 credits of taught modules, 15 credits of teaching practice, and 30 credits for the dissertation. Please see the University Calendar MA (TCSOL) for further information on course and module content.
University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a distinguished public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC has a rich academic heritage and a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The university offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and vibrant learning environment, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and innovation. With state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse student community, UCC provides a stimulating educational experience for its students.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied in English at high school or a degree - Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
