Description
The Department of English Language and Literature was founded over a century ago in 1923 and has earned recognition for excellence at both national and provincial levels in China for its "premium courses. In 2008, the teaching staff of the core curriculum courses in the English programme were honored as an "Outstanding Teaching Team of Fujian Province"; The programme of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Language and Literature at Xiamen University Malaysia started to recruit students in September 2020. The programme aims to equip students with a solid language foundation, a wide range of knowledge, an international outlook, and an adaptable attitude to work. Students receive rigorous training in listening, speaking, reading, writing and intercultural communication. They learn the fundamental theories in English language and literature and become acquainted with the history and culture of English-speaking countries, as well as linguistics, second language acquisition and translation. They learn how to appreciate and analyse literary works and a variety of language phenomena. Courses in French and German are also available to broaden the students' linguistic and cultural horizons.
Intake Month(s)
February, April, September
