• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Gain a deeper understanding of language (English and languages around the world) with an English BA with a concentration in Applied Linguistics.

In the Applied Linguistics concentration, you will explore the scientific study of human language and how it is applied to solve real-world problems, led by expert faculty who are innovative and committed teachers. By analyzing linguistic structure and identifying patterns of language use, you will enhance your critical thinking and prepare you to untangle complex problems in any field you pursue after college.

What You Will Learn

By the time you complete this program, you will know how to:

investigate how languages function structurally, using methods of linguistic analysis document and analyze language variation think analytically and write concisely collaborate and share ideas with peers

Why Linguistics?

Linguistics is the scientific study of language. In this field, your main focus will be to understand how languages work, and how they are acquired by both native speakers and second language learners. Like in other scientific fields, you will collect and examine data, identify patterns, and create and test different hypotheses. In doing so, you will develop crucial analytical and technical skills, which are directly or indirectly relevant to a wide range of career paths. Here are some examples.

Major Requirements

Our program is designed to develop the critical thinking and analytical skills that come from in-depth study of language, language variation, and speech communities.

You must complete the University Core Curriculum and 36 credits of linguistics and applied linguistics coursework and electives.

Four semesters (or equivalent) of a modern or classical language at the college level are required.

Classes

A few of the classes you will take may include:

ENG 320 Introduction to Linguistic Science ENG 321 English Linguistics ENG 332 Phonetics and Phonology ENG 436 Theory and Research in TESOL Senior seminars on topics such as Dialects and Code-switching

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Sciences and Humanities

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 You should apply as a freshman undergraduate student if: you have completed or will complete high school or secondary school before the semester you apply to start; you have not attended a university, college, or other postsecondary institution; you wish to earn a bachelor’s degree. Required Scores to demonstrate English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5 Band; Pearson's PTE 53

课程信息

学制：全日制(120 学分)

学费：US$25,126.00 (¥ 162,663) /年

开学时间：预计在八月 2022

申请截止日期：

留学地点：College of Sciences and HumanitiesNorth Quad (NQ), room 193,Ball State University,MUNCIE,Indiana,47306, United States