B.A. Linguistics/M.A., Applied Linguistics
Accelerated B.A./M.A. Degrees
The accelerated M.A. in applied linguistics provides students with a thorough background in second-language acquisition, language teaching and assessment. Graduates from the program are well prepared to teach in language classrooms, both at home and abroad, or enter the Ph.D. program of their choice.
Minimum Requirements for Accelerated Linguistics B.A./Applied Linguistics M.A. Degrees: 138 credits
College of Liberal Arts
Linguistics Program
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Students entering the accelerated master's in applied linguistics must:
- be admitted into the B.A. in linguistics;
- have completed a minimum of 24 credits toward the B.A. in linguistics, including LING F101X, LING F318, LING F320, LING F315, LING F302; and ENGL F318;
- have a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and a 3.5 GPA in linguistics;
- obtain a letter of recommendation from a current linguistics faculty member who is willing to serve as chair of their graduate committee;
- have junior standing.
Minimum Requirements for Linguistics B.A./Applied Linguistics M.A. Degree: 138 credits
Students must satisfy the General University Requirements for minimum grades for the respective B.A. or M.A. program (major) requirements.
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course for the B.A.
CONCENTRATIONS: GENERAL, LANGUAGE DOCUMENTATION, SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION TEACHER EDUCATION
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the general education requirements. | ||
| As part of the general education requirements, complete two semesters of a single foreign or Alaska Native language. 1 | ||
| B.A. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.A. degree requirements. 2 | ||
| Linguistics Program Requirements | ||
| Four semesters (or equivalent) of a foreign, Alaska Native or American Sign language. The language chosen must be different from that used to meet GER above. 1 | 12-16 | |
| ENGL F318 | Modern English Grammar | 3 |
| LING F101X | Nature of Language | 3 |
| LING F302 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LING F315 | English Language for Second Language Teaching | 3 |
| LING F318 | Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| LING F320 | Introduction to Morphosyntax | 3 |
| LING F441 | Topics in Linguistics | 3 |
| LING F451 | English Second Language Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| or FL F451 | Foreign Language Teaching Practicum | |
| LING F481 | Seminar in Applied Linguistic Research | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Any course in LING or approved by faculty committee | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Master's Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master’s degree requirements. | ||
| Applied Linguistics Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| LING F410 | Theory and Methods of Second Language Teaching | 3 |
| LING F450 | Language Policy and Planning | 3 |
| LING F482 | Seminar in Linguistics | 3 |
| LING F600 | Research Methods for Applied Linguistics | 3 |
| LING F601 | Principles of Linguistic Analysis | 3 |
| LING F602 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LING F610 | Theory and Methods of Second Language Teaching | 3 |
| LING F611 | Second Language Materials and Assessment | 3 |
| LING F698 | Non-thesis Research/Project | 1-9 |
| or LING F699 | Thesis | |
CONCENTRATIONS
General
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| LING F602 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LING F603 | Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| LING F604 | Morphology and Syntax | 3 |
Language Documentation
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| LING F603 | Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| LING F604 | Morphology and Syntax | 3 |
| LING F631 | Field Methods in Descriptive Linguistics I | 3 |
Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| LING F602 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LING F610 | Theory and Methods of Second Language Teaching | 3 |
| LING F611 | Second Language Materials and Assessment | 3 |
| or ED F683 | Instruction and Assessment in Literacy | |
Elective Courses
This is a non-exhaustive list of possible electives.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED F601 | Introduction to Applied Social Science Research 3 | 3 |
| ED F670 | Developing Literacy: ECE-12 3 | 3 |
| ED F673 | Literacy in the Content Area 3 | 3 |
| ED F683 | Instruction and Assessment in Literacy 3 | 3 |
| LING F441 | Topics in Linguistics 1 | 3 |
| LING/FL F451 | English Second Language Teaching Practicum 1 | 3 |
| LING F602 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LING F603 | Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| LING F604 | Morphology and Syntax | 3 |
| LING F610 | Theory and Methods of Second Language Teaching | 3 |
| LING F611 | Second Language Materials and Assessment | 3 |
| LING F631 | Field Methods in Descriptive Linguistics I | 3 |
| LING F650 | Language Policy and Planning | 3 |
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It is recommended that at least one of the languages be other than an Indo-European Language.
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Except for the minor complex. A minor complex is not required for an accelerated Master of Arts.
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Per Graduate School rules, up to 6 credits of committee-approved elective credit at the 400 level may be counted toward a graduate degree.
