Applied Linguistics
Are you interested in human language and the way it has been formed and adapted throughout civilisation? Study Applied Linguistics at Waikato and you'll explore the complex world of language theories and methods, and the solution of practical problems associated with language.
We offer an interdisciplinary field of study which brings together ideas from linguistics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, education and languages into an unique area focused on the learning and teaching of second languages.
By studying Applied Linguistics you'll explore the issues associated with learning a foreign language in a programme that is leading the way in development and use of online learning
Our graduate level papers open up interesting academic and professional careers in language education generally, and second language teaching in particular.
Key information
| Study Location: | Hamilton |
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Papers
Available Applied Linguistics papers
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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| ALPSS590 | Directed Study | 30.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| This paper allows students from the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences to undertake research on a specific topic related to their major under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| APPLN501 | Research Methods in Applied Linguistics | 30.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| The overall aim of this paper is to provide students with a critical awareness of a range of issues and skills associated with carrying out research in the area of applied linguistics. | |||
| APPLN505 | Teaching English for Academic Purposes | 30.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| The course will develop students' critical awareness of issues, research and professional knowledge central to the teaching of English for Academic Purposes at pre-sessional, in-sessional and postgraduate levels. | |||
| APPLN564 | Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Research | 30.0 | 23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Online) |
| The aim of this paper is to introduce students to the key streams of second language acquisition theory and related research as part of their development of a professional knowledge base for second language teaching and learning. | |||
| APPLN566 | Pedagogic Linguistics for TESOL | 30.0 | 23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Online) |
| TESOL educators require a strong understanding of the components of the English language in order to teach it effectively. This paper connects linguistic analysis to language teaching. Students will be introduced to morphology, lexis, phonology, syntax, verb structures, modality and semantics, and the roles that they play in langua... | |||
| APPLN580 | Special Topic | 30.0 | 23A (Hamilton), 23B (Hamilton) & 23D (Hamilton) |
| Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of interest under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| APPLN581 | Special Topics in Applied Linguistics | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton), 23B (Hamilton) & 23D (Hamilton) |
| Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of interest under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| APPLN591 | Dissertation | 30.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| APPLN592 | Dissertation | 60.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| APPLN593 | Applied Linguistics Thesis | 90.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| APPLN594 | Applied Linguistics Thesis | 120.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
800 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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| APPLN800 | Applied Linguistics MPhil Thesis | 120.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| No description available. | |||
900 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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| APPLN900 | Applied Linguistics PhD Thesis | 120.0 | 23I (Hamilton), 23J (Hamilton), 23K (Hamilton) & 23X (Hamilton) |
| No description available. | |||
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