We offer an interdisciplinary field of study which brings together ideas from linguistics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, education and languages into an unique area focused on the learning and teaching of second languages.
By studying Applied Linguistics you'll explore the issues associated with learning a foreign language in a programme that is leading the way in development and use of online learning.
Our graduate level papers open up interesting academic and professional careers in language education generally, and second language teaching in particular.
Qualifications
Study Applied Linguistics in any of these qualifications
Papers
Prescriptions for the PGCert(AppLing), PGDip(AppLing) and MA(Applied)
The MA(Applied) is offered on-campus in Hamilton and may be taken full or part-time. The programme comprises taught papers or equivalents amounting to 120 points. In addition to the core paper APPL501, students are required to take 90 further points from papers listed for the MA(Applied). With the approval of the Programme Convenor of General and Applied Linguistics, students may take APPL591, APPL592 or APPL593 in lieu of taught papers. The requirements for admission to masters level study in Applied Linguistics are set out in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Graduate Handbook.
Students should note that the use of computers for communication may be an assessed component of both on-campus and distance/block papers.
Further details of these 500 level papers may be found on the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences website.
| Research Methods in Applied Linguistics | APPL501 | 30.0 Points |
| Language Analysis | APPL504 | 30.0 Points |
| Teaching English for Academic Purposes | APPL505 | 30.0 Points |
| Second Language Classroom and Curriculum Issues | APPL520 | 30.0 Points |
| Discourse Analysis and the Language Classroom | APPL530 | 30.0 Points |
| Research Writing for ESL Graduate Students | APPL571 | 15.0 Points |
| Special Topic | APPL580 | 30.0 Points |
| Special Topics in Applied Linguistics | APPL581 | 15.0 Points |
| Directed Study | APPL590 | 30.0 Points |
| Dissertation | APPL591 | 30.0 Points |
| Dissertation | APPL592 | 60.0 Points |
| Applied Linguistics Thesis | APPL593 | 90.0 Points |
| Applied Linguistics Thesis | APPL594 | 120.0 Points |
Prescriptions for the PGCert(SLT) and PGDip(SLT)
The Postgraduate Diploma in Second Language Teaching is available on-campus in Hamilton and for a limited number of papers in NET mode and may be taken full or part-time. The programme comprises 120 points, including APPL551, APPL554 and APPL555. With the approval of the Programme Convenor of General and Applied Linguistics, students may substitute up to two papers at an appropriate level from other subjects.
Students should note that the use of computers for communication may be an assessed component of papers.
Further details of these 500 level papers may be found on the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences website.
| Linguistics for Language Teaching | APPL551 | 20.0 Points |
| Language Assessment and Evaluation | APPL552 | 20.0 Points |
| Social and Psychological Aspects of Language Teaching and Learning | APPL553 | 20.0 Points |
| The Language Programme: Design, Materials and Methodology | APPL554 | 20.0 Points |
| Language Teaching: Observation and Practice 1 | APPL555 | 20.0 Points |
| Language Teaching: Observation and Practice 2 | APPL556 | 20.0 Points |
| Reflective Practice in Language Teaching | APPL557 | 20.0 Points |
| Issues in Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) | APPL558 | 20.0 Points |
| Special Topic | APPL559 | 20.0 Points |
| Directed Study | APPL561 | 20.0 Points |
Prescriptions for the MPhil
The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
| Applied Linguistics MPhil Thesis | APPL800 | 120.0 Points |
Prescriptions for the PhD
The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
| Applied Linguistics PhD Thesis | APPL900 | 120.0 Points |
Graduate study options
- Postgraduate Certificate (Second Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics)
- Postgraduate Diploma (Second Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics)
- Master of Applied Arts
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Subject Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma (Second Language Teaching) (PGDip(SLT)) Admission and Requirements
To be eligible to be considered for enrolment in the PGDip(SLT), a student should normally have a Bachelors degree, preferably with a major in Linguistics, Education, or some related area, though applications from graduates in any discipline are welcome. Some experience of language teaching would be an advantage. Students whose first language is not English must have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0, or a TOEFL (paper-based) score of 600 including a Test of Written English of 5. All applications are studied by staff teaching on the programme and applicants may be asked to attend an interview and/or write an essay.
To complete a PGDip(SLT), students must complete 120 points at 500 level, including APPL551, APPL554 and APPL555. With the approval of the Programme Convenor of General and Applied Linguistics, students may substitute up to two papers at an appropriate level from other subjects.
Master of Arts (Applied) (MA(Applied)) Admission and Requirements
To be eligible to be considered for admission to the MA(Applied), a student should normally have a Bachelors degree or Diploma of Teaching, and have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Second language Teaching (PGDip(SLT)) (or equivalent). Students generally need to have achieved a B+ average in the PGDip(SLT) (or equivalent) in order to proceed to the MA(Applied). Students whose first language is not English must have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0 or a TOEFL (paper-based) score of 600 including a Test of Written English of 5. All applications are studied by the Progamme and applicants may be asked to attend an interview and/or write an essay.
To complete a MA(Applied), students must complete 120 points at 500 level, including APPL501 and 90 further points from the papers listed below. Students may apply to replace up to 90 points with a dissertation or thesis.
Documents
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Undergraduate Handbook
Contacts
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
General Enquiries
Phone: 0800 800 145 or +64 7 838 4932
Email: appl-fass@waikato.ac.nz
Graduate and Postgraduate Enquiries
Email: appl-grad@waikato.ac.nz