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M.A. in Applied Linguistics

Georgia State University
Atlanta , United States
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Masters
Major
Language Acquisition | Linguistics
Area of study
Education | Langauges
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Program Overview

The Department of Applied Linguistics and English as a Second Language offers a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics. This program integrates the study of linguistic theory with practical applications, focusing on the language acquisition needs of post-secondary/adult learners of an additional language.


Program Details

M.A. students receive the theoretical and practical foundational knowledge needed to teach language at the post-secondary level. The program is designed to prepare students for doctoral work in applied linguistics or other language study or language teaching-related areas.


Curriculum

The program includes required courses in:


  • Second language acquisition theory
  • Approaches to language teaching
  • Grammar for language teachers
  • Intercultural communication

Students may also choose from elective courses in:


  • Sociolinguistics
  • Technology for language teaching
  • Discourse analysis
  • Corpus linguistics
  • Assessment
  • Second language literacy theory

Program Completion

Course work culminates with the compilation of a professional portfolio submitted in electronic format. The portfolio is Internet-accessible if the graduating student wishes.


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