Introduction
MS in applied Linguistics is CELL’s most successful and its alumni are working at the leading universities of Pakistan. This program aims to extend the limits of the knowledge and skills of those who are interested in carrying out research in English Linguistics. It trains students with an understanding of key issues and research findings in English Linguistics, and with the skills to make a significant professional contribution to the field at large. The entire program is in line with the vision of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan with intent to produce prospective leadership and knowledge building among our students.
OBJECTIVES:
The MS program at CELL has following documented measurable objectives:
i. The students should understand and address the issues currently at the forefront of research in English Language Teaching/Applied Linguistics.
ii. After completion of the program, the linguist post graduate should have
a. an understanding of how theory relates to practice
b. A broader view of the links between classroom activity and approaches to program design, teacher training and management decisions.
c. Comprehensive skills to conduct research in the field.
d. The opportunity to extend professional experience by working with others from different educational and language backgrounds
PROCEDURE:
Students study nine courses over the period of three semesters. In total, they earn 36 credit hours. After that, the successful and eligible students start their research work. They are required to conduct research on any linguistic or applied linguistic niche issue which develops through an initial seminar followed by a final seminar. It culminates into an oral thesis defence viva and a thesis production of at least 20,000 words.
COURSES:
Research in MS Linguistics at Centre of English Language and Linguistics covers a broad range of courses.
The core courses are:
1. Research Methodology in Applied Linguistics
2. Applied Linguistics & Second Language Studies
3. Data Handling & Analysis
Elective Courses are:
Critical discourse Analysis
Second Language Learning and Language Teaching
Language Policy, Planning and documentation
Theories of Language Description
Advanced Language Testing and Evaluation
Digital Humanities
Curriculum Development in Language Teaching
Computational Linguistics
Globalization and Spread of English
Teaching and Researching Motivation
Issues in Syntax
English for Specific Purposes
CAREER:
Many of the members of our department, grad students, post-docs, and faculty members, work directly with language consultants to describe, analyze, revitalize, and understand the language learning process. Our graduates have been seeking career opportunities at different universities, working with local and national government on the English curriculum development, translation studies and other relevant fields of language and linguistics. Moreover, our research students are actively engaged in research from the moment they enter the department, and they have an outstanding record of publishing and presenting their work at national and international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.
Program Summary
- Duration: 2-3YEAR
- Credit Hours: 36
- Coursework: 30
- Thesis: 6
ADMISSION
BS in English from HEC recognized University with minimum 3.0 CGPA (out of 4.0 in the semester system or first division (in Annual system) in 4-years bachelor’s degree (4-years university education).
