Program overview Program structure Admission requirements Application process Tuition & funding
The MA in Applied Linguistics examines how languages are learned and used, and the roles they play in society. Courses are divided into three clusters that give you a broad knowledge base in language, theories of learning, and second-language pedagogy. The city of Montreal is an ideal location to explore issues related to language policy, politics and teaching. You will benefit from a multilingual urban setting that includes a high proportion of trilingual youth. Join a diverse cohort of students who are pursuing research in second language teaching, psycholinguistics, oral and written production and the use of technologies in language teaching. Languages that students have worked on include Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Ukrainian and many more.
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Please see the Education Courses page for course descriptions.
credits chosen from one of the following options:
Applied Linguistics MA: Thesis
Applied Linguistics MA: Course-based
credits of Required Courses:
• APLI 604 Applied Language Studies (3.00) • APLI 621 Issues in Second Language Acquisition (3.00) • APLI 660 Research Methods I (3.00)
credits chosen from Cluster A: Applied Linguistics Focus on Theory
credits chosen from Cluster B: Applied Linguistics Focus on Language
credits chosen from Cluster C: Applied Linguistics Focus on Pedagogy
credits of Elective Courses chosen from any of the following clusters or from the list of elective courses. Electives may also be chosen from courses approved by the graduate program director.
Cluster A: Applied Linguistics Focus on Theory
Cluster B: Applied Linguistics Focus on Language
Cluster C: Applied Linguistics Focus on Pedagogy
Applied Linguistics Elective Courses
credits:
• APLI 690 Thesis Proposal (3.00)
• APLI 691 Thesis (18.00)
Note: Up to 9 credits from other departments or universities may be credited toward the degree.
• APLI 604 Applied Language Studies (3.00) • APLI 621 Issues in Second Language Acquisition (3.00) • APLI 660 Research Methods I (3.00)
credits of Elective Courses chosen from any of the following clusters or electives. Electives may also be chosen from courses approved by the graduate program director.
Cluster A: Applied Linguistics Focus on Theory
Cluster B: Applied Linguistics Focus on Language
Cluster C: Applied Linguistics Focus on Pedagogy
Applied Linguistics Elective Courses
• APLI 695 Research Proposal (3.00)
• APLI 696 Research Paper (9.00)
Up to 9 credits from other departments or universities may be credited toward the degree.
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Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.
International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.
Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.
Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.
The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.
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