English Linguistics [M.A.] Postgraduate Programme By Eastern Michigan University |TopUniversities
Main Subject Area

English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Linguistics is the scientific study of how languages are learned, processed, used, and structured; it investigates why and how languages change and their status in social life. Linguistics is important to social and cognitive psychology, native and foreign language teaching at all levels, artificial intelligence and computer science, communications, sociology and anthropology, and historical accounts of human civilization. Linguists work in colleges and universities, in language instruction and educational planning, in the communications industries (including publishing), translation services, and cross-cultural business and government agencies.

Students interested in practical applications of English linguistics are also advised to consult the  Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages / TESOL [M.A.]  program offered by the World Languages Department.

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Linguistics is the scientific study of how languages are learned, processed, used, and structured; it investigates why and how languages change and their status in social life. Linguistics is important to social and cognitive psychology, native and foreign language teaching at all levels, artificial intelligence and computer science, communications, sociology and anthropology, and historical accounts of human civilization. Linguists work in colleges and universities, in language instruction and educational planning, in the communications industries (including publishing), translation services, and cross-cultural business and government agencies.

Students interested in practical applications of English linguistics are also advised to consult the  Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages / TESOL [M.A.]  program offered by the World Languages Department.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.

  • A personal statement (we recommend that these statements be 1 to 2 pages in length)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A writing sample (a short, 5-20 page piece of academic writing in any area is encouraged but not required)

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