Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
3. Maintain a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. 4. Completion of an approved thesis. 5. Meet with department advisor and Graduate Graduation Counselor in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation to declare intent to graduate. (See Graduate Graduation Check description in Admission, Enrollment and Graduation Requirements section). Core Curriculum (15 Credits) ISAN 521 Contemporary Anthropological Theory Credit(s): 3. ISAN 523 Ethnographic Research Methods Credit(s): 3. ISAN 601 Proseminar Credit(s): 3. ISAN 603 Master’s Thesis Credit(s): 3. Required Core Seminar: Choose a 3-credit seminar in one of the following fields: ISAL 668 Seminar in Applied Linguistics Credit(s): 3. ISAN 691 Seminar in Advanced Archaeology Credit(s): 1–3. ISAN 693 Seminar in Advanced Physical Anthropology Credit(s): 1–3. Electives (18 Credits) Electives may be chosen from any of the five sub-fields of anthropology. Bible/Theology (9 Credits) Select three courses from TTBE/TTTH or similarly approved Talbot classes in Bible and/or theology upon the recommendation of the academic advisor and from the following list: • Approved CSSR and ISAN theological and scientific approaches to the study of humanity courses; • TTOT courses in language and/or cultures of the biblical world; • Approved TTNT biblical backgrounds courses. Pre-approved courses include: ISAN 546 Justice, Advocacy and the Kingdom of God Credit(s): 3. ISAN 557 Acts in Cross-cultural Perspective Credit(s): 3. ISAN 701
4. Demonstrate their ability to create research projects to address issues in their areas of applied linguistics specialty (ULO 3). 5. Collect and organize applied linguistics resources to evaluate their effectiveness and usefulness for research (ULO 3). Program Description The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics provides a broad multi- disciplinary foundation to deal with literacy, lexicography, language surveys and planning, orthography, bilingual and multilingual education, language acquisition, translation, and other language- related issues. It combines academic rigor and practical skills for students seeking appropriate solutions to real-world problems. Students may either pursue a generalist track or may choose to specialize in translation, literacy, language survey, Scripture in Use, or TESOL. Those who want to specialize in Bible translation also have the option of the Master of Arts in Linguistics and Biblical Languages. This degree combines the resources of Talbot School of Theology, where students take classes in Greek or Hebrew and biblical exegesis, and the Department of Applied Linguistics and TESOL where they take classes in linguistics and translation. The application of linguistic principles to the study of the biblical languages facilitates a deeper understanding of these languages. The study of Greek or Hebrew and linguistics develops skills in exegesis and translation for virtually any language situation. SIL at Biola Each of these Applied Linguistics programs benefits from SIL-at- Biola, a collaboration between the Summer Institute of Linguistics and Biola. Experienced instructors who have served with Wycliffe Bible Translators cooperate in teaching a range of courses here. These courses are equivalent to those offered at other SIL schools and are recognized as valid for membership in Wycliffe and other similar organizations. Depending on the expected field of service and specialty, some students, however, may need to take additional courses at Biola or other SIL summer programs to meet all their SIL training requirements. Objectives Although language teaching is a prominent area within the field of applied linguistics, there are many other areas of importance that address language-related human problems both in the United States and abroad. Among these are bilingual and multilingual education, language planning, lexicography, literacy, second language acquisition, translation, and the development or modification of writing systems. The M.A. in Applied Linguistics goes beyond the certificate courses by providing Christian professionals with advanced training in various areas of language analysis and by developing a multidisciplinary approach within which to seek appropriate solutions to real-world problems. Students may pursue either a generalist track or a specialized one by concentrating their electives in language surveys, linguistics, literacy, TESOL or translation. Students satisfactorily completing the TESOL concentration will receive the graduate Certificate in TESOL. Admission Requirements Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average. Applicants must submit a written statement outlining their vocational objectives and how the degree will relate to those objectives; a one-page typed letter should be appended to the application. Three letters of reference on forms supplied by Biola are required, as are official transcripts of previous schools attended. Applicants who are non-native English speakers must demonstrate both spoken and written proficiency in English through an oral interview with an admissions counselor or faculty member and through submission of an internationally recognized standardized test of English (taken within the last two years). A TOEFL score of 600 PBT/250 CBT/100 iBT is normally required. The essay score should be at least 5.5. Alternatively, an IELTS score of 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element) is required.
Topics in Biblical Theology from an Anthropological Perspective
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Cultural Context of 1st Century Palestine Biblical Morality and Cultural Relativity The Cultural Setting of the Gospels
ISAN 712 ISCL 755 TTNT 703 TTNT 704 TTNT 707
Credit(s): 2–3. Credit(s): 2–3.
The Cultural Setting of Acts The Cultural Setting of Second Corinthians The World of the New Testament Seminar on the Cultural Setting of the New Testament Studies in the History and Culture of Israel
Credit(s): 2–3.
TTNT 812 TTNT 814
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
TTOT 715
Credit(s): 2–3.
Archaeology of Palestine
TTOT 718
Credit(s): 2.
Applied Linguistics, M.A. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics, students will be able to: 1. Apply knowledge and skills as working applied linguists in areas such as language survey, literacy, Scripture in use, TESOL, and translation (ULO 1). 2. Identify concepts pertaining to language systems and related theory and practice in applied linguistics (ULO 1). 3. Exhibit personal and professional commitment to ethical and biblically informed practice in applied linguistics (ULO 2).
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