Applied Linguistics (M.A.)
The M.A. in Applied Linguistics prepares students for careers in a variety of professions where an understanding of language is essential. Students may choose to concentrate their studies in one of several areas. Among these areas are second language learning and teaching, TESL, discourse analysis, computational linguistics, language policy and language planning. As an example, students who are interested in the interaction between language and society might choose to take APLN 530, APLN 532, and APLN 534 as three of their electives.
Students in other programs may elect Linguistics courses with their Graduate Program Coordinator's prior approval.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| APLN 500 | Language and Linguistics 1 | 3 |
| APLN 502 | Sociolinguistics | 3 |
| APLN 504 | Syntax | 3 |
| APLN 505 | Semantics and Pragmatics | 3 |
| APLN 506 | Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| APLN 508 | Research Design in Applied Linguistics | 3 |
| Required Electives | ||
| Select 18 credits from the following: | 18 | |
Select 6-18 credits from the following: | ||
| Discourse Analysis | ||
| Current Theories of Second Language Acquisition | ||
| Language Policy and Language Planning | ||
| Literacy | ||
| Computational Linguistics | ||
| Translation Theory | ||
| The Structure of American Sign Language | ||
| Corpus Linguistics | ||
| Topics in Cognitive Linguistics | ||
Select 0-12 credits from the following: | ||
| Cross-Cultural Discourse Analysis | ||
| Forensic Linguistics | ||
| Sociocultural Theory and Second Language Acquisition/Learning | ||
| Advanced Structure of American English | ||
| Methodology of Teaching ESL | ||
| Computer-Assisted Language Instruction | ||
| Language Testing and Assessment | ||
| Language and Culture in Minority Education | ||
| Languages in Contact | ||
| Language Policy in Nations in Transition | ||
| Languages of the USA | ||
| Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Language Socialization | ||
| Cross-cultural Perspectives on Literacy | ||
| Linguistics and Reading | ||
| Current Issues in Natural Language Processing | ||
| Lexicography | ||
| Language and Mobile Communication | ||
| Selected Topics in Applied Linguistics | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Culminating Experience | ||
| APLN 605 | Research Questions in Applied Linguistics | 1 |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
| 1 | Those with linguistics background may substitute another elective with advisor approval. |