Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog 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. Foundational Requirements Graduate programs in the department require between 6 and 15 foundational credits as noted below, depending on the program. 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 TESOL graduate programs require 9 credits of foundational work in language, culture, and Bible. Beyond the foundational credits, the Graduate Certificate inTESOL requires 16 credits of prescribed course work, and the Master of Arts inTESOL requires 33 credits, and the Master of Arts inTESOL (Online) requires 33 credits. A portfolio is required as a culmination for the Master of Arts in TESOL and the Master of Arts in TESOL (Online). The Certificate in Linguistics requires 6 credits of foundational work in language and Bible and 18 additional credits. 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 Master of Arts in Linguistics & Biblical Languages requires 15 credits of foundational courses (Old Testament survey, NewTestament survey, hermeneutics, introduction to linguistics, and phonetics) and 42 additional credits. Students concentrate in either Hebrew or Greek. The culmination of the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and Master of Arts in Linguistics & Biblical Languages consist 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.
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 Certificate or M.A. The Certificate programs are usually completed within one year by full-time students, but part-time students may have up to four years. The M.A. degrees in Applied Linguistics and TESOL are usually completed within two years by full-time students; the M.A. degree in TESOL (Online) requires three to five years depending on whether students choose the standard or accelerated schedule; the M.A. degree in Linguistics & Biblical Languages may require an additional semester or two for students without the foundational credits. 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 Admissions, Registration & Graduation Requirements section). Course Descriptions Course numbers 700 / 800 are doctoral level and need approval before courses may be taken. Applied Linguistics (ISAL) ISAL 520 or the equivalent is a prerequisite for all ISAL courses. ISAL 520 may be taken concurrently with basic 500-level courses. Special Studies (ISSS) Special studies courses assist students in becoming proficient in written grammar and composition skills essential for effective graduate work in TESOL or applied linguistics. Specific enrollment requirements are indicated in each course. Note: Special Studies courses may not be used to meet program graduation requirements. TESOL (ISTE) ISTE 525 is a prerequisite for all ISTE courses numbered 600 or higher. Certificate in Linguistics Foundational Credits (May be taken concurrently with program courses.)
Bible / Theology: 3 Introduction to Linguistics: 3 Program Credits (18 * Credits) 6 credits of ISAL Electives ISAL 521
General Articulatory Phonetics Introduction to Phonology
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
ISAL 523 ISAL 525
Introduction to Syntax
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