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Dept of Applied Linguistics and TESL
Dept of Applied Linguistics and TESL
Location country - United States
state/province - California
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Establishment Public
Graduate Admissions Website: http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/
Admissions: http://www.ucla.edu/home/student.html
Email: gadmission@gdnet.ucla.edu
Phone: (310) 825-1711
Address:
Graduate Admissions/Student and Academic Affairs
1255 Murphy Hall
Online Services Application: http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/gasaa/admissions/applicat.htm
Application Fee: $40
Cost 1999-2000 tuition & fees: $4,404.50 (resident), $14,398.50 (nonresident)
International Services Website: http://www.saonet.ucla.edu/intl/
Email: intl@saonet.ucla.edu
Phone: (310) 825-1681, 825-1684
Fax: (310) 206-1612
Address:
Office of International Students and Scholars
417 Charles E. Young Drive West
Los Angeles CA 90095-1379 USA
Information on graduate program
Name Dept of Applied Linguistics and TESL
Category CoLA/ESL&AL/M,D
Degree offered MA in Applied Linguistics& TESL - Department of Applied Linguistics and TESL
Contact Email: lyn@humnet.ucla.edu
Phone: (310) 825-4631
Fax: (310) 206-4118
Address:
Department of Applied Linguistics & TESL
P.O. Box 951531
3300 Rolfe Hall
405 Hilgard Ave.
Los Angeles, CA. 90095-1531 USA 
Details
(faculty, curriculum, etc.) 		Master's in Applied Linguistics & TESL:

Program requirements:
40 units. Competence in a foreign language not required, but two quarters of foreign language study are prerequisite. Master's thesis is required.

Courses offered:
Research in Applied Linguistics, Functional Foundations of Language, Foundations of Language Assessment, Foundations of Language Acquisition, Social Foundations of Language, Language Acquisition, Experiential Seminar: Second Language Learning, Discourse-centered Language Learning, Topics in Psycholinguistics, Language Socialization, Current Issues in Language Acquisition, Advanced Seminar: Interlanguage Analysis, Cross-linguistic Topics in Language Acquisition, Design and Development of Language Assessment Procedures, Analysis and Use of Language Assessment Data, Experimental Design and Statistics for Applied Linguistics, Current Issues in Language Assessment, Advanced Seminar: Language Assessment, Assessment Laboratory, Discourse Analysis, Cross-linguistic Topics in Functional Grammar I: Typology, Cross-linguistic Topics in Functional Grammar II: Discourse, Topics in Functional Grammar, Topics in Semantics and Pragmatics, Cross-linguistic Research Laboratory, Current Issues in Discourse Analysis, Ethnographic Research Methods in Discourse Analysis, Advanced Seminar: Cohesion Analysis of English Structure, Grammar & Discourse, Advanced Seminar: Contextual Analysis of English Structure, Discourse Laboratory, Theories of Language Education & Learning, Writing for Language Education, Reading for Language Education, Phonetics for Language Education, Materials Development for Language Education, The Structure of Present-Day English, Literature in Language Education, Language Teaching Practicum, Current Issues in Language Education. Courses from Applied Linguistics, Anthropology, Education, Linguistics, Neurobiology, Psychology, Sociology and several foreign languages departments are also encouraged.

Full-Time faculty and staff:
Roger Andersen, Lyle Bachman, Donna Brinton, Marianne Celce-Murcia, Charles Goodwin, Janet Goodwin, Christine Holten, Linda Jensen, Elinor Ochs, John Schumann (chair), Russell Campbell (emeritus), Evelyn Hatch (emerita), and Earl Rand (emeritus).

Requirements for admission:
The University of California requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with an overall a B (3.0) average, GRE (general test only, 600 score on each subtest recommended), TOEFL (625 recommended) IELTS (8 recommended) for non-native speakers of English (this requirement is waived for those individuals who have completed a minimum of two years full-time study at an English-medium university), statement of purpose, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, an academic research or writing sample plus official UCLA Graduate Application for Admission.

General statement:
Understanding the theory and research in the fields of language acquisition, language assessment, discourse analysis, functional grammar and cross-linguistic research are the primary foci of the program. Intended primarily for individuals who wish to pursue a career in Applied Linguistics research, this program is designed to provide both breadth of knowledge in several areas of Applied Linguistics and the specialized knowledge and skills needed to plan and conduct research in one area. While some students may also choose to take an elective course of study which includes a language education and practical element in the form of observing classes, preparing lesson plans, and actual classroom teaching, these activities are viewed in light of the theoretical underpinnings and the extensive research opportunities these activities provide.

Summer sessions:
The program does not offer summer sessions at this time.

Distance Learning:
The program does not offer distance learning options at this time.
Name Dept of Applied Linguistics and TESL
Category CoE/ESL&AL/D
Degree offered Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics - Department of Applied Linguistics & TESL
Contact Email: lyn@humnet.ucla.edu
Phone: (310) 825-4631
Fax: (310) 206-4118
Address:
Department of Applied Linguistics & TESL
P.O. Box 951531
3300 Rolfe Hall
405 Hilgard Ave.
Los Angeles, CA. 90095-1531 USA 
Details
(faculty, curriculum, etc.) 		Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics:

Program requirements:
32 units of graduate level coursework plus 40 units of basic preparation.

Basic preparation courses are: Interlanguage Analysis, Phonology I, Syntax I, and two of the following: Discourse Analysis, Cohesion Analysis, Contextual Analysis, Conversational Structures, Phonology II, Phonological Theory II, Phonetic Theory, Syntax II, Syntactic Typology, and Core Seminar in Linguistic Anthropology. Competence in one foreign language. Two scholarly papers of publishable quality in lieu of comprehensive examinations. Dissertation and final colloquium are required.

Courses offered:
There is an extensive list of approved courses in each of three areas of specialization: language acquisition, language assessment, and discourse analysis/functional grammar. Specialized courses focusing on current issues are offered, including: Neurobiology of Language Acquisition; Critical Period, Learning and Memory; Neurobiology of Leanring and Memory; Metaphor and Literal Speech; Ethnographic Methods in Discourse Analysis; Moral Discourse; Problem Solving Discourse; Cross-Linguistic Topics: Mood, Tense and Aspect; Topics in Semantics and Pragmatics; Language Socialization; Research Design and Statistical Analysis; Program Evaluation; Construction and Administration of Language Tests; Grammar and Discourse: Theoretical Foundations; Discourse Laboratory; Assessment Laboratory; Cross-Linguistic Research Laboratory. Students are also encouraged to take courses in several different departments to maximize the interdepartmental experience that this doctoral program provides. Courses from Applied Linguistics, Anthropology, Education, Linguistics, Neurobiology, Psychology, Sociology and several foreign languages departments are possible.

Full-Time faculty and staff:
Roger Andersen, Raimo Antilla, Lyle Bachman, Donna Brinton, Steven Clayman, Marianne Celce-Murcia, Susan Curtiss, Alessandro Duranti, Charles Goodwin, Janet Goodwin, Marjorie Goodwin, Bruce Hayes, John Heritage, Thomas Hinnebusch, Christine Holten, Nina Hyams, Linda Jensen, Sun-Ah Jun, Patricia Keating, Edward Keenan, Hilda Koopman, Paul Kroskrity, Ian Maddieson, Anoop Mahajan, Pamela Munro, Elinor Ochs, Emanuel Schegloff, Russell Schuh, John Schumann (chair), Carson Schutze, Dominique Sportiche, Edward Stabler, Donca Steriade, Robert Stockwell, Timothy Stowell, Anna Szabolcsi, George Bedell (emeritus), William Bright (emeritus), Russell Campbell (emeritus), Evelyn Hatch (emerita), Peter Ladefoged (emeritus), Earl Rand (emeritus) and Paul Schachter (emeritus).

Requirements for admission:
The University of California requires a a Master's degree or equivalent with an overall B (3.0) average, GRE (general test only, 600 score on each subtest recommended), TOEFL (625 recommended) or IELTS (8 recommended) for non-native speakers of English (this requirement is waived for those individuals who have completed a minimum of two years full-time study at an English-medium university), statement of purpose, 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, a Master's thesis or other academic research/writing sample plus official UCLA Graduate Application for Admission.

General statement:
Through the interdepartmental structure of this doctoral program, participants may focus on and specialize in unique aspects of language acquisition, language assessment, and discourse analysis/functional grammar. Participants are encouraged to explore relevant topics through a variety of academic perspectives and fields.

Summer sessions:
The program does not offer summer sessions at this time.

Distance Learning:
The program does not offer distance learning options at this time.
 
 
Other programs in California, United States
  1. Azusa Pacific University (Azusa) (CoE/Oth/M)
  2. Biola University (La Mirada) (CoE/ESL&AL/M)
  3. California State University, Fresno (Fresno) (CoLA/Lin/M)
  4. California State University, Fullerton (Fullerton) (CoLA/L&L/M)
  5. California State University, Los Angeles (Los Angeles) (CoE/Oth/M)
  6. California State University, Northridge (Northridge) (CoLA/Lin/M)
  7. California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento) (CoLA/Eng/M)
  8. California State University, San Bernardino (San Bernardino) (CoE/Oth/M)
  9. California State University, Stanislaus (Turlock) (CoLA/Eng/M)
  10. Fresno Pacific College (Fresno) (Inter&Un/M)
  11. Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles) (CoE/Oth/M)
  12. Monterey Institute of International Studies (Monterey) (CoLA/Oth/M)
  13. San Francisco State University (San Francisco) (CoLA/Eng/M)
  14. San Jose State University (San Jose) (CoLA/L&L/M)
  15. Stanford University (Stanford) (CoE/Lg/M,D)
  16. United States International University (San Diego) (CoE/Oth/M,D)
  17. University of San Francisco (San Francisco) (CoE/Oth/M)
  18. University of Southern California (Los Angeles) (CoE/C&I/M)
CoLA/ESL&AL/M,D programs in United States
  1. University of Hawaii at Manoa (Honolulu, Hawaii)
  2. University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)

 Categories used for classifying programs
  • CoE: College of Education
  • CoLA: College of Liberal Arts
  • BiEdu: Department of Bilingual Education
  • C&I: Department of Curriculum & Instruction
  • Eng: Department of English
  • EngEdu: Department of English Education
  • ESL&AL: Department of English as a Second Language & Applied Linguistics
  • Lg: Department of Languages
  • Lg&Lin: Department of Languages & Linguistics
  • Lin: Department of Linguistics
  • Oth: Others
  • Inter&Un: Interdisciplinary & Unspecified
 Degrees used for classifying programs
  • M: Master degree only
  • D: Doctoral degree only
  • M,D: Master and doctoral degrees
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