Welcome to the Study Plan
This rigorous program offers advanced instruction in linguistic theories, research methodologies, and interdisciplinary perspectives on language acquisition and use. Through structured coursework (Levels 1-3) and a dedicated research endeavor spanning the final three levels (Levels 4-6 Dissertation), culminating in a 10-credit-hour project awarded upon successful defense, graduates will develop expertise that prepares them for roles in academia, research, and specialized applied linguistics positions.
Core theories, research methods, and academic writing proficiency.
Language acquisition, psycholinguistics, and technological applications.
Advanced research design and selection of specialized elective courses.
Focus on dissertation proposal development and initial research.
Intensive research, data collection, analysis, and continued writing.
Final dissertation writing, revisions, and defense. 10 credit hours awarded upon successful defense.
Program Structure Summary
| Program Structure | Required/Elective | No. of courses | Credit Hours | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | Required | 9 | 27 | 63% |
| Elective Courses | Elective | 5 | 6 | 14% |
| Graduation Project (if any) | ||||
| Thesis (Dissertation) | Required | 1 | 10 | 23% |
| Field Experience (if any) | ||||
| Others (Comprehensive Exam) | Required (Students must complete 100% of their coursework (33 credit hours) and pass the comprehensive exam before they are eligible to register for the dissertation). | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Total | 12 | 43 | 100% |
PhD in Applied Linguistics - Detailed Course Plan
| Level | Course Code | Course Title | Req/Elective | Pre-Reqs | Hours | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | ||||||
| 1 | 7501 ENG-3 | Advanced Topics in Applied Linguistics | Required | - | 3 | Program |
| 1 | 7502 ENG-3 | Research Methods in Applied Linguistics | Required | - | 3 | Program |
| 1 | 7201 ENG-3 | Advanced Academic Writing | Required | - | 3 | Program |
| 1 | 7503 ENG-3 | Language Assessment and Testing | Required | 3 | Program | |
| Level 2 | ||||||
| 2 | 7504 ENG-3 | Language Acquisition | Required | 7501 ENG-3 Advanced Topics in Applied Linguistics | 3 | Program |
| 2 | 7505 ENG-3 | Applied Statistics in Language Research | Required | 7502 ENG-3 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics | 3 | Program |
| 2 | 7506 ENG-3 | Advanced Issues in Psycholinguistics | Required | 7501 ENG-3 Advanced Topics in Applied Linguistics | 3 | Program |
| 2 | 7507 ENG-3 | Modern Technologies in Language Learning | Required | 7501 ENG-3 Advanced Topics in Applied Linguistics | 3 | |
| Level 3 | ||||||
| 3 | 7508 ENG-3 | Designing and Conducting Research | Required | 7502 ENG-3 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, 7201 ENG-3 Advanced Academic Writing, 7504 ENG-3 Language Acquisition | 3 | Program |
| Learners must select two elective courses (totalling 6 credits) from the list below, subject to approval by the program committee. | ||||||
| 3 | 7509 ENG-3 | Language Policy and Planning | Elective | - | 3 | Program |
| 3 | 7510 ENG-3 | Advanced Sociolinguistics Research | Elective | - | 3 | Program |
| 3 | 7511 ENG-3 | Second Language Teaching | Elective | - | 3 | Program |
| 3 | 7512 ENG-3 | Curriculum and Materials Design | Elective | - | 3 | Program |
| 3 | 7513 ENG-3 | Multimodal Discourse Analysis | Elective | - | 3 | Program |
| Level 4 | ||||||
| 4 | 7514 ENG-10 | Dissertaion | Required | Completion of Levels 1-3 Core & Comp. Exam | 0 | Program |
| Level 5 | ||||||
| 5 | 7514 ENG-10 | Dissertaion | Required | Dissertation (Level 4 Progress) | 0 | Program |
| Level 6 | ||||||
| 6 | 7514 ENG-10 |
Dissertation (Completion & Defense) |
Required | Dissertation (Level 5 Progress) | 10 | Program |
📚 As of May 27, 2025, the study plan presented here reflects the updated course structure in line with the Program Specification approved in the English Department Council on 16 April 2025 (Ref# 9-18-46).