Department of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies

Paterson Hall 249
Telephone: 520-2802
Fax: 520-2642
E-mail address: linguistics@carleton.ca

The Department

Chair of the Department: J.M. Yalden

Departmental Supervisor of Graduate Studies: Aviva Freedman

The Department 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 practitionners in the field, and is aimed at enhancing their understanding of:

Concentration is possible in one of the following three fields:

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 departmental supervisor of graduate studies.

Qualifying-Year Program

Applicants who hold a pass 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 (or the equivalent) in accordance with the advice of the graduate supervisor. At the end of the qualifying-year program, the department 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 an honours B.A. degree in a discipline involving the analysis of language or the study of language use or learning; or a pass 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 department.

Each candidate will select one of the following program paths:

Linguistics 29.501 is normally to be taken in the first fall term after admission to the program.

Permission may be granted for enrolment in 1.0 credit offered in another department.

Graduate students may take the equivalent of one full credit at the senior undergraduate level, with the permission of the departmental 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:

Academic Standing

A standing of B- or better must be obtained in each credit counted towards the master's degree.

Graduate Courses*

The following is a list of all courses at the graduate level. Please note that not all courses are offered every year. Students should consult the university and departmental timetables published early in July for a list of courses offered in 1996-97 and scheduling information.