Overview

With the guidance of our internationally experienced faculty, Benedictine University's students in the Linguistics program will receive a thorough grounding in the basics of linguistics as a discipline while pursuing one of two concentrations emphasizing different skills in the application of linguistic theory.

Students at Linguistics from Benedictine University will:

Demonstrate a coherent understanding of key theories and research findings in the discipline of linguistics and explain how they may be applied in the teaching and learning of English as a second or foreign language.

Display a nuanced understanding of the cognitive and social nature of human language, its complexity, and its diversity.

Apply linguistic knowledge and skills to solve problems in teaching/learning language.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistics

Thesis Writing

Research Methods: TESOL

Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL

Thesis Seminar 2: Thesis Proposal

Second Language Acquisition

Assessment of ESL and Bilingual Students

Issues in Second Language Writing

English for Specific Purposes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-08 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applications from international students should be received no later than three months before the term for which the student plans to enrol.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form and application fee.

Official and sealed transcripts from ALL colleges in which you previously enrolled (foreign credit must be evaluated by Benedictine’s approved credential evaluators).

A one-page essay discussing your education and career goals.

An in-person or telephone interview with a representative of the department.

Two letters of recommendation: one that addresses your academic potential, and one that addresses your interpersonal skills and work ethic.

International students must fulfill the University’s TOEFL or IELTS requirements.

Tuition Fee

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International

36160 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1130 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

36160 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1130 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

36160 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1130 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Lisle

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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