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What qualifies me for Level 2?

 
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Reise-ohne-Ende



Joined: 07 Sep 2009
PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:48 am    Post subject: What qualifies me for Level 2? Reply with quote
Hey again.

I've read that you qualify for Level 2 pay if you have a degree in "English Language and/or Literature". My degree is Linguistics, which I guess counts as "English language". I certainly have more experience with teaching language/ESL than the average English lit major! Will EPIK count this for level 2?

If they are hesitant, is it worth negotiating with them or with the schools? I feel like 2.1 mil would be a reasonable salary to request - does that sound right? Or should I just accept what they offer?

Thanks for any advice you can give!
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andrewchon



Joined: 16 Nov 2008
Location: Back in Oz. Living in ISIS Aust.
PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
degree with a major in English ..../Linguistics (must be clearly stated on either the diploma certificate or official transcript)
If you can satisfy that statement in brackets then you'll be level 2.
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Reise-ohne-Ende



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry, I don't understand...

My diploma will say "B.A. in Linguistics"

Is that enough?
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andrewchon



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks to me, as it is clearly stated on your diploma certificate, that you satisfy cat 2.
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Reise-ohne-Ende



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Great, thank you. Smile
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cruisemonkey



Joined: 04 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Reise-ohne-Ende wrote:
My diploma will say "B.A. in Linguistics"

Are you sure? My 'sheepskin' doesn't list my major (only the degree).
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Carla



Joined: 21 Nov 2008
PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
cruisemonkey wrote:
Reise-ohne-Ende wrote:
My diploma will say "B.A. in Linguistics"

Are you sure? My 'sheepskin' doesn't list my major (only the degree).


Ya, I was a little confused when I received mine too. I was like.... "Um... where's my major?" Maybe different schools/degrees have different things?

Oh, wait OP. I just realized you said "My diploma will say 'B.A. in Linguistics'"

Have you seen someone else's diploma? Or are you just assuming. Mine says like Bachelor of Science I think.
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Reise-ohne-Ende



Joined: 07 Sep 2009
PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You guys scared me a sec!!

Per my university registrar's website:

"Undergraduates with one major:
Your degree, major, University honors, and graduation date will be reflected on the diploma."
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Carla



Joined: 21 Nov 2008
PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Reise-ohne-Ende wrote:
You guys scared me a sec!!

Per my university registrar's website:

"Undergraduates with one major:
Your degree, major, University honors, and graduation date will be reflected on the diploma."


Cool, so it must be on a university to university difference. LOL. When I got my diploma, I actually pulled my transcripts online to see what had happened.
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andrewchon



Joined: 16 Nov 2008
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeh, I missed that future tense. Embarassed
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cruisemonkey



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I don't think it really matters - if your major is not actually on the 'degree', it will be on the transcripts.

I'd be more concerned re: whether or not the Ks will consider a Linguistics major as 'counting'.
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Reise-ohne-Ende



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PostPosted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Does anyone know the answer to that question?
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