Cook School of Intercultural Studies
Foundational Requirements Students are required to have 12 foundational credits as noted below. Students entering the program without the stated foundational credits may take them concurrently with regular program courses, normally completing them by the end of the first year. Because teachers and applied linguists are expected to have a high degree of competence in written English, all new graduate students, both native and non-native English speakers, are required to take the department’s Writing Proficiency Exam. If the results indicate that the student needs additional work in grammar and composition to perform at the level expected for these fields, he or she will be directed to take a writing course in the English Language Studies Program or do independent supplementary work on writing. Program Requirements The Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics requires 12 credits of foundational work including Bible, introduction to linguistics, phonetics, and syntax or phonology. Beyond those credits, the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics consists of 33 credits. The culmination of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics consists of a comprehensive exam or, with permission of the department, a thesis. The Master of Arts program requirements may be reduced for students with appropriate background course work, but the minimum number of graduate credits required is at least 32, 24 of which must be taken through Biola University. Normally, the M.A. in Applied Linguistics degree can be completed in two years for people who come into the program with the foundational credits. However, students who wish to pursue a concentration may need a third year to complete the program depending on their background and the advanced elective courses offered during the three-year course cycle. Graduation Requirements Students must successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 to qualify for graduation. No ALT course with a grade less than a “B” (3.0) will be counted for the Master of Arts. The program is usually completed within two years by full-time students. Part-time students may have up to seven years for the M.A. degrees. All students must meet with their 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). Curriculum Foundational Credits (12 Credits) (May be taken concurrently with program courses.) • Bible/Theology: 3 • Introduction to Linguistics: 3 • Phonetics: 3 • Syntax or Phonology: 3 Program Credits (33 Credits) ISAL 511 Applied Linguistics Credit(s): 3. ISAL 668 Seminar in Applied Linguistics Credit(s): 3. ISAL 679 Planning, Evaluation, and Research in Applied Linguistics Credit(s): 3. ISAL 697 Comprehensive Examination Credit(s): 0. Select one 3-credit course from: ISAL 652 Field Methods in Second Language and Culture Learning Credit(s): 3. ISAL 654 Field Methods in Linguistics Credit(s): 3. Electives: • 18 credits of ISAL or ISTE Electives • 3 credits of Bible or World Perspectives Elective
Applied Linguistics Concentrations Concentrations of 18 credits each are possible in the areas of language surveys, scripture in use, TESOL, and translation. Concentration in Language Surveys (18 Credits) Elective: 6 credits ISAL 641 Language Surveys Credit(s): 3. ISAL 646 Sociolinguistics Credit(s): 3. ISAL 654 Field Methods in Linguistics Credit(s): 3. ISAL 683 Topics in Linguistics Credit(s): 1–3. ISAL 684 Topics in Linguistics Credit(s): 1–3. Concentration in Literacy (18 Credits) Elective: 3 credits ISAL 543 Literacy in Social Context Credit(s): 3. ISAL 544 Literacy Methods and Materials Credit(s): 3. ISAL 546 Reading and Literacy Theory Credit(s): 3. ISAL 652 Field Methods in Second Language and Culture Learning Credit(s): 3. Select one 3-credit course from: ISAL 523 Introduction to Phonology Credit(s): 3. ISAL 622 Phonological Theory Credit(s): 3. Concentration in Scripture in Use (18 Credits) Elective: 3 credits ISAL 537 Introduction to Literacy Credit(s): 3. ISAL 652 Field Methods in Second Language and Culture Learning Credit(s): 3. ISAL 523 Introduction to Phonology Credit(s): 3. Concentration in TESOL (19 Credits) ISTE 509 Structure of English Credit(s): 3. ISTE 525 Introduction to TESOL—Adult Credit(s): 3. ISTE 527 Materials Evaluation and Preparation Credit(s): 3. ISTE 541 Intercultural Communication for Teachers Credit(s): 3. ISTE 560 Communicating Values Through TESOL Credit(s): 1. ISTE 614 Second Language Acquisition Credit(s): 3. ISTE 692 Practicum in TESOL II Credit(s): 3. Concentration in Translation (18 Credits) Elective: 3 credits ISAL 529 Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics Credit(s): 3. ISAL 535 Introduction to Bible Translation Credit(s): 3. ISAL 626 Approaches to Translation Credit(s): 3. ISAL 648 Discourse and Text Analysis Credit(s): 3. ISAL 684 Topics in Linguistics Credit(s): 1–3. Intercultural Studies, M.A. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies, students will be able to: 1. Articulate principles for successful living and working in diverse environments and cultures (ULO 1 and 2). 2. Express an understanding of an international perspective on their experience in mono-cultural training (e.g. teaching, medicine, business) (ULO 1). 3. Demonstrate proficiency in research skills and writing that includes assessment and adaptation to specific cultural contexts (ULO 1).
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