Program Overview

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Course Overview

The MSc in Applied Multilingualism is designed to cater for increasing linguistic diversity in communities in Ireland, the EU and globally. Multilingualism is defined as using more than one language or being able to function, at some level, in more than one language. Some people grow up in multilingual communities where they acquire multiple languages from early on, while others learn foreign languages later in life. Different language circumstances have a different impact on individuals and communities. This innovative new programme welcomes Irish and international students alike.

The main aims of the programme are to:

Provide a learning environment and experience that fosters problem-solving, critical thinking and critical reflection in understanding, planning and catering for diverse multilingual people and their communities.

Develop students’ professional competencies in the field of multilingualism within the boundaries of professional accountability and critically examine their professional role and expertise.

Encourage students to develop their own professional and research interests and to demonstrate their knowledge and capability to critique current literature, adopt best-practice and develop, undertake and disseminate research in the field of multilingualism.

Develop advanced skills and flexibility in attitudes that will enable students to manage projects related to and in collaboration with people from diverse backgrounds and language experiences in order to maximise the quality of life and well-being of those groups.

Stimulate and support academically-oriented students further develop their academic career through a structured PhD in the field of multilingualism.

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Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System. All will be required to submit a personal statement. Applicants who meet the minimum entry criteria will be considered. In the case of a high number of suitable applicants selection will be made on the basis of personal statements and interviews.

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Who Teaches this Course

Dr John Walsh

Dr Stanislava Antonijevic-Elliott

Dr Stanislava Antonijevic-Elliott B.S., M.S., Ph.D

SENIOR LECTURER

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Dr John Walsh BA, MA, PhD

Ollamh Comhlach | Associate Professor

Roinn na Gaeilge | Department of Irish

Scoil na dTeangacha, na Litríochtaí agus na gCultúr | School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

OÉ Gaillimh | NUI Galway

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Prof Laura McLoughlin PhD

Personal Professor

Dept. of Italian

Room 314

Arts Millennium Building

NUI Galway

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Prof. Saoirse Nic Gabhainn B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Professor of Health Promotion

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Dr Mary-Pat O'Malley B.Sc., M.LITT, Ph.D View Profile

Dr Mel Boland BA, M.LITT, Ph.D. View Profile

Dr Máire Aine Mannion View Profile

An tOll. Tadhg Ó hIfearnáin BA, PhD

Ollamh Bunaithe le Gaeilge / Established Professor of Irish

Roinn na Gaeilge

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe

Gaillimh

H91 TK33

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Dr. Liam Ó hAisibéil B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Ollamh Cúnta

Roinn na Gaeilge

Áras na Gaeilge

Ollscoil na Gaillimhe

H91 TK33

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All modules involve continuous assessment in the form of written assignments and other forms of assessment as advised. Written and oral assignments will apply in the case of Advance Language Skills modules. Students are required to successfully complete a minor dissertation in order to achieve the award of MSc.