Linguistics B.A./Applied Linguistics M.A. Combined Degrees
Minimum Requirements for Linguistics B.A./Applied Linguistics M.A. Degree: 138 credits
Concentration: Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education
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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the general education requirements. | 37-40 | |
| As part of the general education requirements, complete the following: | ||
Two semesters of a single foreign or Alaska Native language. 1 | ||
| B.A. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.A. degree requirements. 2 | 22 | |
| Linguistics Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| 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 |
| Any elective course in LING or approved by faculty committee | 3 | |
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the graduate 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 F602 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| Any F600-level elective course in LING or approved by faculty committee | 3 | |
| LING F698 | Non-thesis Research/Project | 6 |
| or LING F699 | Thesis | |
| Concentration | ||
| Complete the following: | 6 | |
Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education 3 | ||
| Electives | ||
| General Electives | 2-9 | |
| Total Credits | 138 | |
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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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At this time, only the Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education concentration is available in the accelerated B.A./M.A. program. If you are interested in another focus, please see the M.A. in Applied Linguistics or contact the department directly.
Concentration
Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Second Language Acquisition Teacher Education Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| LING F610 | Theory and Methods of Second Language Teaching | 3 |
| LING F611 | Second Language Materials and Assessment | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Admission Requirements
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.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts and major movements within the field of linguistics
- Focus on one area of interest within linguistics and write a final project exploring this area
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of two languages other than English
- Receive a well-rounded education that enables them to pursue a career related to their major field or to enter a graduate program of study
- Communicate at a graduate level in oral and written form
- Acquire a comprehensive understanding of their area of concentration including its current theoretical perspectives, and research methodologies
- Produce professional reports and/or publishable papers
- Independently design and conduct archival, laboratory and/or field research
- Be satisfied that their training in linguistics provided useful skills for employment, and/or they will seek to continue their education at the graduate level, and/or they will be satisfied that their education has met other personal objectives
