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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
Paterson Hall 249
Telephone: 520-2802
Fax: 520-6641
E-mail: linguistics@carleton.ca
The School
Director, Ian Pringle
Supervisor of Graduate Studies, Devon Woods
The School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies offers programs
of study leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Applied Language Studies.
Applied language studies may be distinguished by their focus on language
learning, especially the acquisition of literacy and/or second languages,
in a variety of contexts.
The program is geared largely towards practitioners in the field, and
is aimed at enhancing their understanding of:
* discourse processes and social contexts for language use
* first and/or second language acquisition and development
* educational contexts for and testing of such acquisition
Concentration is possible in one of the following three fields:
* English as a second language
* the acquisition and development of writing abilities
* adult literacy
In addition, individual programs may be drawn up for students who are
interested in the connection among any of these three fields.
Additional information may be obtained by consulting the supervisor
of graduate studies.
Qualifying-Year Program
Applicants who hold a 3 year degree with honours standing (at least B
overall) may be admitted to the qualifying-year program. Normally, these
students will be required to complete 5.0 credits in accordance with the
advice of the graduate supervisor. At the end of the qualifying-year program,
the School will determine the student's eligibility to enter the master's
program.
Master of Arts
Admission Requirements
The normal requirement for admission to the master's program is a B.A.(Honours)
degree in a discipline involving the analysis of language or the study
of language use or learning; or a 3 year B.A. in a relevant discipline
together with a B.Ed. or C.T.E.S.L. Students must have achieved high honours
standing (at least B+ in related courses and B- overall)
in their academic work. Relevant professional experience is also seriously
considered in admissions decisions. In some cases substantial professional
experience and related professional development may be accepted as an alternative
to certain formal academic work. Students whose previous studies include
little work relevant to applied language studies may be required to take
up to two additional 1.0 credit courses for the master's degree.
Program Requirements
Students will establish their programs in consultation with an adviser
from the School.
Each candidate will select one of the following program paths:
* Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.552; 29.501; plus 2.0
credits from the School's graduate listing; and a master's thesis (29.599).
* Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.552; 29.501; plus 3.0
credits from the School's graduate listing; and a research essay (29.598).
* Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.552; 29.501; plus 4.0
credits from the School's graduate listing.
The choice of thesis, research essay, or credit program path will be
made by the student, with the advice of the Supervisor. Relevant factors
will include the student's academic goals, professional goals, and background
knowledge.
Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.501 is normally to be taken
in the first fall term after admission to the program.
Permission may be granted for enrollment in 1.0 credit offered in another
department.
Graduate students may take the equivalent of 1.0 full credit at the
senior undergraduate level, with the permission of the School adviser.
Guidelines for Completion of Master's Degree
It is expected that students will progress steadily towards the completion
of requirements for the degree. In particular, it is normally expected
that:
* a full-time student will complete 3.0 credits of course work within
two terms of study, and an acceptable thesis proposal early in the third
term of study; or 4.0 credits of course work within three terms, and an
acceptable research essay proposal early in the fourth term; and all degree
requirements within six terms of study
* a part-time student will complete 3.0 credits of course work within
three years of initial registration, and an acceptable thesis proposal
early in the fourth year; or 4.0 credits of course work within four years,
and an acceptable research essay proposal early in the fifth year; and
all degree requirements within six years of initial registration
* a student who registers in a combination of full-time and part-time
study will, in consultation with an adviser, develop a schedule for completion
of course requirements and a thesis or research essay proposal, consistent
with times to completion stated above and with the overall time limits
specified in the General Regulations section in this Calendar
Academic Standing
A standing of B- or better must be obtained in each credit counted
towards the master's degree.
Graduate Courses
Not all of the following courses are offered in a given year. For an
up-to-date statement of course offerings for 2000-2001, please consult
the Registration Instructions and Class Schedule booklet published
in the summer.
F,W,S indicates term of offering. Courses offered in the fall and winter
are followed by T. The number following the letter indicates the credit
weight of the course: 1 denotes 0.5 credit, 2 denotes 1.0 credit.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.501F1 or W1 or S1
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Directions in Applied Language Studies
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A survey of current research directions in applied language studies and
an introduction to ongoing research in the School. The course introduces
students to the scope of theory and practice in the field.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.521F1 or W1 or S1
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Language Classroom Research
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Research into language learning in the classroom; methods for evaluating
classroom practices and materials.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.522F1 or W1 or S1
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Curriculum Design in ESL
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Current theory and practice in ESL curriculum design in the light of recent
research in linguistics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and language
acquisition studies.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.523F1 or W1 or S1
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Issues in English Language Teaching/Teacher Education
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A research seminar to explore current issues in English Language teaching/teacher
education.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.541F1 or W1 or S1
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Rhetoric and Argument in the Human, Social and Natural Sciences
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The degree to which rhetorical considerations shape the construction of
arguments within disciplinary communities. How disciplinary and socio-historical
conditions shape scientific communities' criteria for what is accepted
as persuasive. Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different
requirements, as Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.441, for which
additional credit is precluded.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.542F1 or W1 or S1
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Learning Across the Disciplines: A Research Practicum
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For practising teachers or graduate student teachers, or tutors. Theories
about and research into the role of language in learning and pedagogic
situations which optimize that relationship. Also offered at the undergraduate
level, with different requirements, as Linguistics and Applied Language
Studies 29.442«, for which additional credit is precluded.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.543F1 or W1 or S1
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Language in the Classroom
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Learning through language; studies of the use of language (as a resource
for education) in the classroom; methods for evaluating the effectiveness
of classroom discourse practices.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.545F1 or W1 or S1
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Written Language, Representation and Cognition
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Language and thought; social formation of mind and language; written and
spoken discourse compared; models and taxonomies of written discourse;
modes (narrative, exposition, argument) in traditional rhetoric and contemporary
research; concepts of function and levels of abstracting.
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Precludes additional credit for Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
29.563 (taken prior to 1997-98).
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.551F1 or W1 or S1
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Language Testing
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Methods for the development of tests; analytic techniques, including classical
and IRT methods; research in test-taking and test evaluation.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.552F1 or W1 or S1
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Inquiry Strategies in Applied Language Studies
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A consideration of various approaches to the design of studies and the
collection and analysis of data. Naturalistic and quasi-experimental methods
will be discussed. The role of statistics in disciplined inquiry, including
an introduction to elementary procedures.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.554F1 or W1 or S1
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Evaluation in Applied Language Programs
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An examination of various evaluation paradigms and their application to
problems of program and curriculum in applied language settings; the connections
among and differences between research and evaluation models of inquiry.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.558F1 or W1 or S1
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Critical Applied Linguistics
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Approaches and methods of critical applied linguistics, including historical
analysis, accounts and narratives, and discourse analysis. Application
to areas such as language and gender, language in education and language
policy.
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Prerequisite: Honours courses in linguistics or permission of the School.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.561F1 or W1 or S1
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Language Acquisition
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Current models of first and second language acquisition, with emphasis
on empirical studies. Also offered at the undergraduate level, with different
requirements, as Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.462«,
for which additional credit is precluded.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.564F1 or W1 or S1
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Aspects of Language Development
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Empirical study of the development of syn
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tax and the expansion of communicative competence during the years of formal
education; pedagogical implications.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.565F1 or W1 or S1
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Writing Research and Theory: Overview of Recent and Current Approaches
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Overview of trends and directions in composition research and theory since
the 1970s, from the reinvention of rhetorical theory, to the application
of cognitive models in research on composing, and the more recent importation
of social constructivist paradigms.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.566F1 or W1 or S1
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Adult Literacy Acquisition
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Studies of adult literacy learners; theories of adult learning; relations
between literacy and other linguistic abilities; pedagogical implications.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.571F1 or W1 or S1
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Aspects of Bilingualism
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Aspects of the psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics of bilingualism.
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Prerequisite: Honours courses in linguistics or permission of the School.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.573F1 or W1 or S1
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Academic and Workplace Genres
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Overview of current reconceptualizations of genre as social action; recent
research into the nature of school-based, professional, and workplace discourse;
issues relating to genre acquisition and pedagogy.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.574F1 or W1 or S1
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Research in Adult Literacy
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Studies in adult reading; methods of identifying adult reading needs; sociolinguistics
of adult reading.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.575F1 or W1 or S1
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Second Language Writing: Research and Theory
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Second language writing: research, theory, and pedagogy.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.576F1 or W1 or S1
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Writing Research and Theory: Social and Cultural Dimensions
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Recent research in the social and cultural dimensions of learning to read
and write; the uses and impact of written discourse in social contexts;
writing in modern societies; the impact of electronic technology.
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Precludes additional credit for Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
29.572 (taken prior to 1997-98).
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.577F1 or W1 or S1
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Language Policy and Planning
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Analysis of interaction of political, social and cultural factors in the
planning and implementation of language policy, with particular emphasis
on the case of English in a selection of socio-political contexts.
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Prerequisite: Honours courses in linguistics or permission of the School.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.592F1 or W1 or S1
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Tutorial in Applied Language Studies
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A one-term tutorial to study applications of linguistics in such areas
as first-language education and second-language teaching.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.595F1 or W1 or S1
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Special Topics in Applied Language Studies
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Exploration of a topic from current research in applied language studies.
Students should check with the School regarding the topic addressed in
any term.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.597T2
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Tutorial in Applied Language Studies
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A two-term tutorial to study applications of linguistics in such areas
as first-language education and second-language teaching.
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.598F2 or W2 or S2
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Research Essay
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Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 29.599F4 or W4 or S4
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M.A. Thesis
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