MA in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics

DESCRIPTION - ACCEPTED STUDENTS CATEGORIES: The School of English, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, offers a Program of Postgraduate Studies in “Theoretical and Applied Linguistics” that allows students to gain an MA degree in one of the following fields: (a) Linguistics, (b) Foreign Language Learning and Teaching, and (c) Language, Literature and Digital Media in Education. All degrees are full time programmes that last 18 months and cover 3 academic semesters. Successful completion of the program provides 90 ECTS (including courses and MA dissertation). All courses are taught in English. In particular, the MA degree in Linguistics aims to provide students with a robust background in theoretical linguistics and key skills that will enable them to conduct independent research in linguistics. Students are expected to acquire knowledge and research skills that will allow them to carry out basic research in different fields of linguistics and their interface, as well as applied research including language instruction, language technology, speech pathology, etc. The MA degree in Foreign Language Learning and Teaching aims to connect theory and practice in language teaching. It aims to provide the opportunity to postgraduate students to explore and examine issues related to language learning theories as well as their implications for language pedagogy. The program is designed for people with teaching experience who wish to learn about the latest developments in the field of learning and teaching second/foreign languages. The MA degree in Language, Literature and Digital Media in Education aims to combine the theoretical principles and practices for the teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) with the integration of literature as a fundamental element in the educational process. Its goal is to promote implicit language instruction with the organic integration of literary texts and digital media in the instructional process.

KEYWORDS: Linguistics, Language teaching, Language Learning, Digital Media

COMMENTS: Graduates can be employed in the fields of education, journalism and Mass Media, public relations, advertising, and tourism, both in the public and private sector. They may also continue their studies and pursue a PhD.