Applied Linguistics: Employ techniques of linguistic analysis to examine languages in everyday contexts, such as the learning and teaching of second languages, the use of language by specific social groups, and the social and linguistic implications of being multilingual.  Each stream is based around the model of the cohort, meaning students admitted together into a stream will proceed together through their coursework, portfolio modules, colloquia, workshops, and other required program elements. The cohort model offers peer-support and builds enduring collegial ties through the end of graduate study—and beyond. Each stream features dedicated core courses, broad faculty expertise, and electives specific or related to stream content and, when possible, to the linguistic, cultural, or thematic capacities and interests of the students in the cohort.