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Overview
Linguistics
The Linguistics and Applied Linguistics MA program at York University centers on two interrelated areas, sociolinguistics and language contact:
- Sociolinguistics and language contact are linked through the study of language variation and change, particularly the role of social groups in initiating and propagating changes.
- Language contact and sociolinguistics also share an interest in the social and political relationships between groups of different linguistic backgrounds and in the manipulation of language to signal social relationships, identities and attitudes.
Applied Linguistics
The applied linguistics field covers topics related to language in society and second and foreign language education:
- These are broadly defined to include language pedagogy, issues of culture and identity, applied sociolinguistics, narrative inquiry, literacy and multilliteracies, second language acquisition, bilingualism, discourse analysis, communicative competence and language contact studies.
- Language policy and planning is an emerging area of expertise in the applied field, and critical applied linguistics or critical ESL/EFL pedagogies are areas of particular strength in the program. Issues related to English for Academic Purposes (EAP) are reflected in several faculty research agendas, as well as in various graduate courses.
- The program also welcomes those with an interest in teaching additional languages other than English.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Phonology
- Advanced Syntax
- Topics in the Syntax-Semantics Interface
- Issues in Second Language Acquisition
- Sociolinguistic Variation and Change
- Syntactic Change
- Explanation in Historical Linguistics
- Phonetics and Phonological Analysis
- Grammatical Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7.5
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
24 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages Linguistics View 70 other Masters in Language Studies in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA B+
English requirements
IELTS 7.5
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of interest,
- Course list
- Resumé or CV
- Sample of written work (max. 1,500 words)
Tuition Fee
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International
12550 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6275 CAD per semester during 12 months. -
National
2870 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1435 CAD per semester during 12 months.
Part time tuition fees:
- National students - $717
- International students - $3137
Living costs for Toronto
1502 - 2563 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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