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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN MANDARIN CHINESE FOR TEACHING AT POST-PRIMARY LEVEL

    Qualification : PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE (LEVEL 8)

    Award Type and NFQ level : PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

    CAO/PAC code : MH62Q;MH63Q

    CAO Points :

    Closing Date : 30 June 2024

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    The Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate/Professional Certificate in Mandarin Chinese for Teaching at Post-Primary Level aims to provide domestic and international candidates with an opportunity to engage in an accelerated programme of studies specifically tailored to meet the Teaching Council of Ireland’s requirements for registration as an accredited teacher of Mandarin Chinese at post-primary level. It is intended for candidates who already possess a Professional Masters of Education (PME) or equivalent or those who intend to pursue a PME upon completion of this postgraduate diploma.

    The proposed programme follows a two-pronged approach by offering intensive studies areas in both Mandarin Chinese language and Chinese literary and cultural studies. As a result, students’ knowledge and understanding of important concepts in Chinese culture and society will be enhanced.

    Applicants are required to have a BA in a language, linguistics, literary/cultural studies, or a cognate discipline (with at least a II.2 degree), or equivalent.

    CEFR Proficiency level B2.2/HSL level 4 in Mandarin Chinese and CEFR Proficiency level B2.2 in English

    Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

    Minimum English language requirements: please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non- EU applicants.

    National University of Ireland Maynooth’s TOEFL code is 8850

    Applicants will choose 20 credits from the following modules-: 

     

    Module code Module title Semester 1, 2, or full year New or existing module Compulsory or optional module Credit weight
    CN610 Mandarin Chinese 7 1 Existing Optional 5
    CN611 Readings in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Current Affairs I 1 Existing Compulsory 5
    CN613 Conflict and Communication: A Changing China in a Globalizing World I 1 Existing Compulsory 10
    CN61X Chinese Language Skills for Native and Heritage Speakers 1 New Optional 10
    CN620 Mandarin Chinese 8 2 Existing Optional 5
    CN621 Readings in Contemporary Chinese Culture and Current Affairs II 2 Existing Compulsory 5

     

    CN623

     

    Conflict and Communication: A Changing China in a Globalizing World II

     

    2

     

    Existing

     

    Compulsory

     

    10
    CN62X Pedagogical Approaches to Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language 2 New Compulsory 10
    CN63X Project-based Learning: Chinese Language and Culture Full Year New Compulsory 10
    Year Total of credits for the year 60
    Course Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

    For more details on the course structure click here

    The Postgraduate Diploma in Chinese for Teaching at Post-Primary Level is intended for candidates who already possess a Professional Masters of Education (PME), or equivalent, or those who intend on pursuing a PME upon completion of this postgraduate diploma with the end goal of becoming fully accredited post-primary teachers of Chinese in Ireland. The Postgraduate Diploma programme may also serve as an entry route to further studies in Chinese.

    Online application only www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

     

    PAC Code

    MH62Q- full-time   

    MH63Q- part-time

     

    The following documents should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

    Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.
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