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 3 | 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 4 | ||
| Electives | ||
| General Electives | 2-9 | |
| Total Credits | 138 | |
- 1
It is recommended that at least one of the languages be other than an Indo-European Language.
- 2
Except for the minor complex. A minor complex is not required for an accelerated Master of Arts.
- 3
Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
- 4
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.
Roadmaps
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
- This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
- Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
- Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
- Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
- Courses with (*) are recommended.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| General Education Requirement - Mathematics | 3 | General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 | General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences | 4 |
| Degree Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | Program Elective - Language5 | 4 |
| Program Elective - Language3 | 4 | General Elective | 1 |
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | ||
COM F131X (*) | |||
COM F141X (*) | |||
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| LING F101X20 | 3 | ENGL F31820,25 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | LING F30220,25 | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 |
| Program Elective - Language12 | 4 | Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | Program Elective - Language12 | 4 |
WRTG F211X (*) | |||
WRTG F213X (*) | |||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| LING F31520,25 | 3 | LING F31820,25 | 3 |
| LING F45020,25 | 3 | Degree Requirement - Ethics25 | 3 |
| Program Elective - Language14 | 3 | Program Elective - Language14 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | Complete one of the following:20,25 | 3 |
LING F451 (*) | |||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| LING F32020,25 | 3 | LING F44120,25 | 3 |
| LING F41020,25 | 3 | LING F48220,25 | 3 |
| LING F48120,25 | 1 | LING F60020,25 | 3 |
| LING F60220,25 | 3 | LING F61020,25 | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fifth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| LING F698 or F69920,25 | 3 | LING F61122,25 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | LING F698 or F69920,25 | 3 |
| 6 | 6 | ||
| Total Credits 138 | |||
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
