Course Description

Course Title: Applied Linguistics (MA Level)

Awarding Institution: Koya University

Teaching Institution: Koya University

Faculty of Education/ Department of English Language

Program length: 24 months

Course sponsor:

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Koya University

proudly sponsor and deliver this postgraduate program in Applied Linguistics.

Course Description

This program provides a linguistic approach to addressing real-world challenges

related to language use, with a strong focus on developing practical skills and

knowledge applicable across various professional fields. Applied Linguistics utilizes

insights into language structure, function, and usage to engage with real-life

linguistic issues. This course provides an advanced exploration of Applied

Linguistics, focusing on its interdisciplinary nature and practical applications in real-

world contexts. It examines how linguistic theories and methods are applied to solve

language-related issues in areas such as language teaching, translation, discourse

analysis, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics, and forensic linguistics.

Students will engage with key topics, including second language acquisition,

bilingualism, language assessment, computational linguistics, and language policy.

The course integrates theoretical discussions with empirical research, equippingstudents with the analytical and methodological tools necessary for conducting

independent research in applied linguistics.

Course structure:

This Course contains of two Academic Years, the first year is divided into two

semesters of taught core courses followed by the second academic year which is a

dissertation.

Dissertation: The dissertation involves writing a research project in close

collaboration with an expert supervisor. Students have to publish part of their Thesis

as a Journal Article in an academic journal, recognized by the Ministry.

Learning Outcomes:By the end of this course, students will:

-Understand core concepts and frameworks in applied linguistics.

-Analyze language use in different social, educational, and professional contexts.

-Evaluate various language teaching and assessment methodologies.

-Conduct research using qualitative and quantitative linguistic methods.

-Apply linguistic theories to solve practical language-related problems.

Assessment Methods:

-Review Articles, Research papers and essays

-Case studies and practical applications

-Presentations, Quizzes and discussions

-Mid-Term and Final Examination

-Final research project or dissertation

Accreditation

 This Master's course is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in KRI per University decree.