Applied Linguistics

Concordia University’s Applied Linguistics MA examines how languages are learned and used, and the roles they play in society. Students study language, theories of learning, and second-language pedagogy through clustered coursework, with research options that include second language teaching, psycholinguistics, oral and written production, and the use of technologies in language teaching.

The MA is offered as Thesis or Course-based. The minimum degree requirement is 45 credits, and students choose required courses plus thesis components (APLI 690, APLI 691) or a course-based research path (APLI 695, APLI 696). Core and elective options include modules focused on theory, language, pedagogy, and applied linguistics electives.

Modules

• APLI 604 Applied Language Studies
• APLI 621 Issues in Second Language Acquisition
• EDUC 6000 Introduction to Educational Research Design and Methods
• EDUC 6001 Experimental Design and Statistics
• EDUC 6002 Qualitative Research in Education
• APLI 690 Thesis Proposal
• APLI 691 Thesis
• APLI 695 Research Proposal
• APLI 696 Research Paper
• APLI 623 Sociolinguistic Aspects of Bilingualism and Multilingualism
• APLI 624 Psycholinguistic Aspects of Second Language Acquisition
• APLI 626 Variationist Second Language Acquisition

Undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (B average).

Academic concentration in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, pedagogy, education, or related discipline.

Assets: professional experience in the field of second language teaching and learning or related areas​; knowledge of a second language.

Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.