MA Applied Linguistics

Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics

M.A (Applied Linguistics) or Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics is the Post-Graduate Language course. Applied Linguistics is an interdisciplinary subject of study and practise concerned with language and communication issues in society, the media, organisations, commerce, and politics. Students in this Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics program are taught the skills they need to identify issues and work on solutions using language theories and empirical and experimental approaches.

The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics programme provides both broad knowledge in several areas of applied linguistics and the specialised knowledge and skills required to plan and conduct research in the program's areas of specialisation, such as language acquisition, discourse analysis, and service-learning, among others. Students may choose to concentrate in any field of applied linguistics in which faculty expertise is available.

M.A (Applied Linguistics) Eligibility

• Aspiring students must have passed their Bachelor of Arts degree or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA in their Bachelor's.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.A (Applied Linguistics) Syllabus

Syllabus of Applied Linguistics course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.A (Applied Linguistics) Colleges

• University of Kashmir, Srinagar
• University of Madras, Chennai
• Berhampur University, Berhampur
• University of Madras, Chennai

M.A (Applied Linguistics) Course Suitability

• The course is appropriate for language professionals seeking a foundation in applied linguistics. Students should be well-versed in current advancements in applied linguistics, as well as its relationship to other disciplines and relevance to their professional practice.
• They should be able to communicate cross-culturally and across social groupings, as well as reveal ideology and power perspectives inherent and coded in language use.
• Students may be able to comprehend how language is utilized across various social groupings, as well as build skills for effective communication across such sectors.
• Other elements of the course include the capacity to develop, justify and manage an argument; working as a team to achieve common goals; employing initiative, and working autonomously.

How is the M.A (Applied Linguistics) Course Beneficial?

• The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics program helps students grasp the wide range of topics involved in the study of language, preparing them to teach and do research in the field.
• Students seeking an MA in Applied Linguistics can undertake research, collaborate with community-based groups, or prepare to teach in a variety of settings, including public schools, adult education, and language schools.
• They can also learn how to conduct and evaluate applied language research.

M.A (Applied Linguistics) Employment Areas

• Advertisement Industry
• Anthropological Survey of India
• Call Centres
• Child Language Centres
• Corporate Communications
• Institute of Hindi Language, New Delhi
• Journalism
• News & Media
• Medical Transcription Centres
• Speech and Language Therapy Centers
• Teaching Abroad

M.A (Applied Linguistics) Job Types

• Assistant Professor / Language Teacher & Tutor
• Content Writer
• Editorial Assistant
• Linguistic Expert / Linguistic Project Manager
• Research Scientist

Advanced Course in M.A (Applied Linguistics)

• Ph.D. (Linguistics)