Overview
The applied linguistics stream focuses on language acquisition, language learning and teaching, and sociolinguistics. Students may choose to undertake experimental studies in any of these areas. The focal languages for applied linguistics are French, Chinese, German and Spanish. The stream in literature and film studies offers students an opportunity to delve into the study of literary and cinematic productions in French, German and Spanish. Students will acquire theoretical and critical expertise in their chosen field of study. The stream in transcultural studies, the only one offered in Canada, examines the inner differentiation and complexity of cultures from the geographic areas where French, Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish are spoken. The Languages, Literatures and Cultures program at University of Calgary has an interdisciplinary emphasis, and students acquire a high degree of cultural literacy. All of these streams will provide students with a broad set of advanced research and communication skills, specialized knowledge, and enhanced language proficiency.
Please note: this program is not intended for students interested in performing research primarily on texts written in English or on English as a Second Language. Applicants in these fields are encouraged to consider programs in Educational Research.
Completing this program
- Core courses: Students will take a required course on Additional Language Pedagogy, and a research methods course on Applied Linguistics or Literary and Cultural Studies.
- Capstone essay and exam: Students complete a written essay of approximately 20 pages to form the basis of the Capstone Examination.
Outcomes
Graduates will be prepared for a profession in the post-secondary sector, cultural organizations, education, finance, government services, immigration, public relations, publishing, translation and interpretation, tourism and travel, advertising, or communications and media.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Graduate Studies in Languages, Literatures and Cultures
- Additional Language Pedagogy
- Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
- Theory and Methods of Literary and Cultural Studies
- Topics in Applied Linguistics
- Topics in Transcultural Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 86
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Literature View 109 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 86
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
- A four year baccalaureate degree or equivalent from a recognized institution, with adequate academic background in one of the fields of modern languages, linguistics, literary, film or cultural studies or another closely related field.
- An academic writing sample (of approximately 3-5 pages)
- A statement of intent: 250 word (minimum) statement of research interest including research topic and the reasons for wishing to pursue graduate work in this program.
- Two reference letters
- A sufficiently high level of oral and written competence in the target language (a recommended minimum of CEFR level B2, ACTFL Intermediate High, or equivalent. The target languages of the program are French, Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.
Tuition Fee
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International
8242 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8242 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
3533 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3533 CAD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Calgary
1247 - 1953 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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