Overview
Exit Award only
Candidates on the MA (Applied Linguistics) who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| AL6011 | General Aspects of Linguistic Theory | 15 |
| AL6012 | Applied Aspects of Linguistics | 15 |
| AL6013 | Optional Areas of Specialisation in Applied Linguistics | 15 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
1
1-1
Examine and analyse language at different levels of linguistic analysis in relation to the phonetics and phonology of language systems, the morphology and syntax of language systems, and pragmatics;
1-2
2
Discuss theoretical approaches to the study of language from an applied perspective;
1-3
3
Use appropriate linguistic terminology to describe language in relation to different branches of applied linguistics;
1-4
4
Discuss language issues relating to different branches of applied linguistics;
1-5
5
Discuss issues in language learning and acquisition theory and practice.
