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Chair
Thomas S. C. Farrell
Professors
Thomas S. C. Farrell, Hedy M. McGarrell, John Sivell
Associate Professors
Lynn Dempsey, Veena Dwivedi, David Hayes, Cheng Luo, Ron Thomson, Richard J. Welland, Barbra Zupan
Assistant Professor
Deborah Yeager
Lecturer
Andrew Short
Director of Co-operative Programs
Cara Boese
Academic Adviser
Jeanette Ramsay
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| General Information |
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Administrative Assistant
Leona Volterman
905-688-5550, extension 3374
Mackenzie Chown D450F
brocku.ca/appliedling@brocku.ca
At Brock University, Applied Linguistics involves the application of linguistic theories and methods of linguistic analysis in such areas as first or subsequent language acquisition, psycholinguistics, language teaching methodology, and speech, language and hearing sciences.
Linguistics focuses on language structure, first- and subsequent-language acquisition, the role of language in communication, and languages as products of cultures and other social groups. Linguists may or may not specialize in particular languages. Typically, they analyze similarities and differences among languages; such analyses can be used to develop, support or refute linguistic theories.
Linguistics provides an opportunity to apply scientific reasoning to language-based problem solving. A background in linguistics is essential for language teachers, translators, speech-language pathologists, audiologists and many other language professionals. Additionally, linguistic knowledge can provide a valuable foundation for human interaction and communication in a wide variety of fields.
The Department of Applied Linguistics offers programs of study leading to an Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Subsequent Language, Hearing Sciences and Speech and Language Sciences. As well, the BA Honours Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Subsequent Language program offers a Co-op option. The Department also offers a four-year program of study leading to a BA with Major in Speech and Language Sciences, Pass BA degrees in Applied Linguistics, Hearing Sciences, and Speech and Language Sciences, and Certificates in Hearing Sciences, Speech and Language Sciences, and Teaching English as a Subsequent Language as well as a Minor in Applied Linguistics.
Skills-development courses in American Sign Language and Academic English as a Subsequent Language are also offered.
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Students have the opportunity to learn about theories concerning the analysis of language and their applications. Along with an introductory course in linguistics (LING 1F94), the Department offers foundation courses focusing on the sounds of language (phonetics and phonology), relationships among words in language (syntax), mutual influence between culture (and other group membership) and language (sociolinguistics), and ways in which language is used in context (pragmatics and discourse analysis) and is acquired.
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| Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Subsequent Language |
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This program provides background in theories and methodologies relevant to the learning and teaching of English as a subsequent language. Teaching English to non-English speakers is a complex process that requires an appropriate background in the theories and methodologies of language teaching and learning and a period of supervised teaching. For example, students have opportunities to learn about first- and second-language acquisition, the structure of English, language testing and methodologies for teaching specific language skills. Practice teaching is an essential feature of this program. A four-year co-op option is also available.
Graduating students from the Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Subsequent Language program normally are eligible for employment as teachers of English as a Subsequent Language in a variety of settings. Outstanding graduating students may be eligible for admission to graduate programs in Applied Linguistics (TESL).
Students interested in teaching language in the Ontario school system should consult the Ministry of Education and Training guidelines. In those guidelines, Language Courses mean English or any teachable (modern language) subject.
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| Hearing Sciences |
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Students in this major have the opportunity to learn about basic sciences (e.g., biology, physics), basic communication processes, including the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, acoustics, linguistics, child language development and about selected disorders of human communication. Honours students have the opportunity to prepare for admission to masters or clinical doctorate programs in Audiology (AuD); admissions to graduate schools are, however, offered only on a competitive basis. The minimum qualification to practice Audiology in Canada and the United States is currently a Master's degree.
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| Speech and Language Sciences |
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Students in this major have the opportunity to learn about basic sciences (e.g, biology), basic communication processes, including the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, acoustics, linguistics, child language development and about selected disorders of human communication. Honours students have the opportunity to prepare for admission to graduate study in Speech-Language Pathology; admissions to graduate schools are, however, offered only on a competitive basis. The minimum qualification to practice Speech-Language Pathology in Canada and the United States is a Master's degree.
Students in the Hearing Sciences and Speech and Language Sciences BA Pass programs have the opportunity to prepare for admission to post-baccalaureate training as Communication Disorders Assistants (CDAs), or for admission to a Faculty of Education.
Students wishing to major in any of the programs of study offered by the Department of Applied Linguistics must apply to declare their major. Declaration of Major forms are available on-line at brocku.ca/webfm_send/1400 and from the Office of the Registrar. Students in three- and four-year degree programs normally register for courses according to the program of study effective at the time they first declared their major.
The faculty of the Department of Applied Linguistics believe that students benefit from a broadly based liberal arts background in conjunction with a Major in Applied Linguistics, Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Subsequent Language, Hearing Sciences or Speech and Language Sciences. Students are therefore encouraged to acquire some background in other academic disciplines as part of their undergraduate education. Students who wish to pursue a four-year Honours degree must apply to be admitted to Year 4 after completing 15 credits. Application forms for Year 4 admission are available on-line at brocku.ca/webfm_send/1377 and in the Office of the Registrar.
The requirements for graduation with a BA (Honours) are a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average. The requirements for a BA with Major are a minimum 60 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent overall average.
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| Co-op Program |
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The Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Subsequent Language Co-op program combines academic and two volunteer work placements in language-rich environments over a four-year period. Students spend two years in an academic setting prior to taking the first work placement. In addition to the current fees for courses in academic study terms, Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Subsequent Language Co-op students are assessed an annual administrative fee (see Schedule of Fees).
Eligibility to continue is based on the student's major average and non-major average. Students with a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average will be permitted to continue in the program. Students with a major average lower than 70 percent may not continue in the Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Subsequent Language Co-op program, but may continue in the regular Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Subsequent Language program. If a student subsequently raises his/her major average to 70 percent, the student may be readmitted only if approved by the Co-op Admissions Committee.
All students in the Co-operative Education program are required to read, sign and adhere to the terms of the Student Regulations Waiver and Co-op Student Handbook (brocku.ca/co-op/current-students/co-op-student-handbooks) as articulated by the Co-op Programs Office. In addition, eligibility to continue in the co-op option is based on the student's major average and non-major average, and the ability to demonstrate the motivation and potential to pursue a professional career.
Each four-month co-operative education work term must be registered. Once students are registered in a co-op work term, they are expected to fulfill their commitment. If the placement accepted is for more than one four-month work term, students are committed to complete all terms. Students may not withdraw from or terminate a work term without permission from the Director, Co-op Program Office.
The Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Subsequent Language Co-op designation will be awarded to those students who have honours standing and who have successfully completed the two Co-op placements.
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| Program Notes |
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LING 2P90 and one of BIOL 2P97, HLSC 2P09 meets the human physiology requirement for some graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology. |
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Applied Linguistics and Child and Youth Studies students must take one-half credit from two separate clusters. |
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Admission to year 4 (Honours) Applied Linguistics and Child and Youth Studies program is by application through the Child and Youth Studies Department. Students wishing to apply for the course work option are required to have a minimum 70 percent major average. Students wishing to apply for either an individual thesis or applied research project are required to have a minimum 75 major average and a 75 percent combined average in CHYS 3P10 and 3P15. |
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In 20 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above. In 15 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above. In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 15 or 20 credits may be taken. |
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| Honours Program |
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| Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Subsequent Language (Honours only) |
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This program is recognized by TESL Ontario for professional accreditation as an Instructor of adult non-credit ESL in Ontario. Responsibility for maintaining appropriate documentation and applying for TESL Ontario certification rests with each student.
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Students who graduate from the Hearing Sciences program are not yet qualified to evaluate or treat individuals with hearing or vestibular disorders, nor are they qualified in any capacity for work in supervised or unsupervised provision of clinical services.
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LING 4P20, 4P21 and 4P27 |
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one credit from LING 2P72, 2P99, 3P94, 3P95, 3V80-3V99, 4F01, 4P10, 4P25, 4P31, 4P32, 4P35, 4P45, 4P99, 4V87-4V93 |
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one and one-half elective credits (BIOL 3P51, PHYS 2P31 or 2P32 strongly recommended; HLSC 2P15, PSYC 2P35, 2P36, 2P37, 2P49, 3P19, 3P60, 4P63 recommended, if not taken in year 3) |
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Students who graduate from the Speech and Language Sciences program are not yet qualified to evaluate or treat individuals with speech, language or swallowing disorders, nor are they qualified in any capacity for work in the provision of clinical services unless supervised by a registered Speech-Language Pathologist.
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LING 3P51, 3P61, 3P71, 3P90, 3P94, 3P95, 3P97 and 3Q93 |
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one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P37, 3P19, 3P59, 3P60 |
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one-half elective credit (BIOL 2P97 or HLSC 2P09 recommended; see program note 4) |
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LING 4P20, 4P21 and 4P27 |
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one and one-half credits from LING 2P72, 2P99, 3V80-3V99, 4F01, 4P10, 4P25, 4P31, 4P32, 4P35, 4P41, 4P45, 4P99, 4V87-4V93 |
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two elective credits (PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P37, 3P19, 3P59, 3P60 recommended, if not taken in year 2) |
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| Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Subsequent Language Co-op (Honours only) |
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Students admitted to the Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Subsequent Language Co-op program must follow an approved program pattern. The most common pattern is listed below. For other approved patterns, consult the Co-op Office.
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Spring/Summer Sessions:
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Spring/Summer Sessions:
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LING 3P51, 3P61, 3P71, 3P90, 3Q93, 3P94, 3P95 and 3P97 |
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one elective credit (PSYC 2P12 and one of PSYC 2P20, 2P36, 2P37, 3P19, 3P59, 3P60, 3P35 recommended) |
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Three credits from LING 2P72, 2P99, 3V80-3V99, 4P10, 4P31, 4P32, 4P35, 4P41, 4P45, 4V87-4V93 |
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two elective credits (PSYC 2P20, 2P36, 2P37, 3P19, 3P59, 3P60, recommended) |
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| Pass Program |
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Satisfactory completion of the first three years of the Honours program in Hearing Sciences or Speech and Language Sciences entitles a student to apply for a Pass degree.
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| Combined Major Program |
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Students may take a combined major in Applied Linguistics or Speech and Language Sciences and a second discipline. For requirements in the other discipline, the student should consult the relevant department/centre. It should be noted that not all departments/centres provide a combined major option.
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Satisfactory completion of the first three years of the Honours program entitles a student to apply for a Pass degree.
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This program may be of interest to students who elect an alternate route to pursuing graduate studies in Speech-Language Pathology. For requirements in the other discipline, the student should consult the relevant department/centre. It should be noted that not all departments/centres provide a combined major option.
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one elective credit (BIOL 2P97 or HLSC 2P09 recommended; see program note 4) |
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Satisfactory completion of the first three years of the Honours program entitles a student to apply for a Pass degree.
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Honours
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Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Individual Thesis option:
Applied Research Project option:
Course Work option:
Pass
Satisfactory completion of the first three years of the Honours program entitles a student to apply for a Pass degree.
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| Applied Linguistics and English Language and Literature |
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Honours
English requirements must include one ENGL credit from List A; one ENGL credit from List B; one ENGL credit from List C. Consult the English Language and Literature entry for relevant list requirements.
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one ENGL credit numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99 (ENGL 1F91 recommended) |
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one LING credit |
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Satisfactory completion of the first three years of the Honours program entitles a student to apply for a Pass degree.
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| Certificate Program |
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The Department of Applied Linguistics offers a Certificate in Hearing Sciences, a Certificate in Speech and Language Sciences and a Certificate in Teaching English as a Subsequent Language (TESL/TEFL) for those individuals who already possess an undergraduate degree.
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Students may apply to the program after completing a BA or BSc degree in any discipline (other than communication sciences) with a minimum 75 percent major average. Applicants must have completed a half credit Introduction to Linguistics course or equivalent. It is recommended that applicants complete a course in either Developmental Psychology or Research Methods and Statistics prior to applying to this Certificate.
Students in this program have the opportunity to prepare for application to graduate study in Audiology by completing a selection of prerequisite courses, admissions to graduate schools are, however, offered only on a competitive basis. Students who graduate from the Certificate in Hearing Sciences are not yet qualified to evaluate or treat individuals with hearing or vestibular disorders, nor are they qualified in any capacity for work in supervised or unsupervised provision of clinical services.
Extra credits may be taken in the same year with permission from the Dean of Social Sciences. In view of probable graduate-school entry requirements, one or more of BIOL 1F90, 2P02, 2P03, 3P51, CHEM 1F92, LING 0N31, 1P92, 3P51, PHYS 1P91, 1P92, 1P93, 2P31, 2P32, PSYC 2F23, 2P36, 2P37 may be recommended as extra courses, depending on individual students' previous course work.
The certificate is awarded upon completion of the following courses with a minimum 70 percent overall average:
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Students in this program have the opportunity to prepare for application to graduate study in speech-language pathology by completing a selection of prerequisite courses; admissions to graduate schools are, however, offered only on a competitive basis. Students who graduate from the Certificate in Speech and Language Sciences are not yet qualified to evaluate or treat individuals with speech, language or swallowing disorders, nor are they qualified in any capacity for work in the provision of clinical services unless supervised by a registered Speech-Language Pathologist.
Students may apply to the program after completing a BA or BSc degree in any discipline (other than communication sciences) with a minimum 75 percent major average. Applicants must have completed a half credit Introduction to Linguistics course or equivalent. It is recommended that applicants complete either Developmental Psychology or Research Methods and Statistics prior to applying to this Certificate.
Extra credits may be taken in the same year with permission from the Dean of Social Sciences. In view of probable graduate-school entry requirements, one or more of LING 0N31, 1P92, PSYC 1F90, 2F23, 2P12 may be recommended as extra courses, depending on individual students' previous course work.
The certificate is awarded upon completion of the following courses with a minimum 70 percent overall average:
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LING 1P93, 2P50, 2P90, 2P91, 3P61, 3P90, 3P97, 4P20 and 4P21 |
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one of LING 2P10, 2P53, 2P72, 2P99, 3P51, 3P71, 3P94, 3P95, 4P10, 4P27, 4P31, 4P32, 4P35, 4P41, 4P45, 4V87-4V93, HLSC 2P09 |
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| Certificate in Teaching English as a Subsequent/Foreign Language |
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Students in this program learn about a wide range of practical and theoretical issues related to the teaching of English as a subsequent/foreign language. This certificate is recognized by TESL Ontario for professional accreditation as an adult non-credit ESL instructor in Ontario.
Students may apply to the program after completing a BA or BSc degree in any discipline (other than Applied Linguistics/Teaching English as a Subsequent Language or Teaching English as a Subsequent Language) with a minimum 75 percent overall average.
The certificate is awarded upon completion of the following courses with a minimum 70 percent overall average:
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| Minor in Applied Linguistics |
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Students in other disciplines can obtain a Minor in Linguistics by completing the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:
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LING 1F94, 1P92, 1P93 and 2P10 |
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one of LING 2P50, 2P53, 2P90, 2P91, 3P71 |
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two credits from LING 2P72, 2P99, 3P51, 3P61, 3P93, 3P94, 3P95, 3Q91, 3Q93, 3V80-3V99, 4P10, 4P25, 4P41, 4P45, 4P99 |
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| Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Linguistics with a Specialization in Teaching English as a Subsequent/Foreign Language |
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The Department of Applied Linguistics offers courses leading to the MA degree in Applied Linguistics (with specialization in TESL). Both direct entry and bridged entry options are available. Please refer to the Graduate Calendar for details. For further information, please contact the Department's Graduate Officer.
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| Course Descriptions |
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Note that not all courses are offered in every session. Refer to the applicable term timetable for details.
# Indicates a cross listed course
* Indicates primary offering of a cross listed course
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