Sociolinguistics
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    Sociolinguistics

    Old Dominion University
    Old Dominion University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Aberdeen
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,439 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023
    Sociolinguistics

    About

    The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Applied Linguistics prepares students to pursue advanced graduate study, teach in colleges, adult education programs, businesses, private schools and institutions in the U.S. or abroad, work with private businesses, and the language acquisition needs of second language learners.

    The Sociolinguistics track focuses on different aspects of language, used in various sociocultural contexts. Courses in dialect variation, discourse analysis, and language and culture prepare students to collect, analyze, and interpret language data–skills with important applications in academic research, industry, education, the criminal justice system, and community language studies.

    • The Sociolinguistic track of the MA Program in Applied Linguistics offers unique experience in: The study of language varieties (e.g., American English, African American English, Southern English, Tidewater area linguistic history, etc.) from social, sociocultural, and linguistics point of view; Style and stance; Discourse analysis; Forensic linguistics

    Disciplines

    College of Arts & Letters

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    1. Application and $50 fee

    2. Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree

    3. All prior Secondary/High School or College/University transcripts along with Diploma or Leaving Certificate.

    4. Demonstrated English Language Proficiency

    5. Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only)

    6. Passport identification

    7. Requirements & deadlines vary by program

      1. Standardized Test Results (GRE, GMAT, MAT, MCAT, PRAXIS)

      2. Essay/Personal Statement/Resume

      3. Letters of Recommendation

    Send all materials & correspondence to

    International Admissions
    Old Dominion University
    2101 Dragas Hall
    Norfolk, VA 23529 USA

    Required Credentials

    As a service to applicants, the Office of International Admissions evaluates all foreign academic credentials. All documents submitted during the application process become the property of Old Dominion University and cannot be returned.

    • Transcripts, translations and standardized tests must be official, sealed, stamped by the institution or testing agency and sent directly to the Office of International Admissions at Old Dominion University.
    • Testing authorities may include the Registrar or the Principal/Controller of Examinations.
    • When English is not the language of instruction, academic transcripts are required in both English and one's native language. Certified official translations by a licensed or professional translator must accompany academic documents not written in English. Translations of official documents completed by the student will not be accepted.
    • Once submitted, no additional documents can be uploaded through the online application. If you wish to include additional credentials, attach and send them directly to [email protected]. Please be sure your name and date of birth are clearly indicated in the email subject line.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Careers

    Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn–half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

    Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors

    $56,800 Median Salary

    Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.

    Speech-Language Pathologists

    $79,770 Median Salary

    Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

    Interpreters and Translators

    $51,790 Median Salary

    Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

    $77,660 Median Salary

    Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply

    Your Choice

    The Common Application, which allows you to complete one application and designate it to be used for multiple institutions, OR the new Old Dominion University Application. The choice is yours.

    Our Commitment

    Whichever method you choose, the admissions staff at Old Dominion University is committed to processing your application in a timely manner. Questions concerning the admissions process may be directed to [email protected], 757-683-3685. Questions relative to The Common Application need to be directed to the Help Center found at commonapp.org

    Old Dominion University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Visit https://www.odu.edu/equity for more information.

    Sociolinguistics
    Old Dominion University
    Old Dominion University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

    Go to Official Website