BA in Applied English Linguistics in Provo United States | Brigham Young University

The Applied English Linguistics major involves a detailed study of the English languageits grammar, style, history, sounds, varieties, and morecombined with specialized training in an area of your choice that applies these elements of language. You can learn techniques for teaching English as a second language, master computer tools for interacting with language, study language variation and its relationship to culture, or dive into historical English language and literature.

The major begins with core courses that cover general linguistics, history, grammar, sounds, semantics/pragmatics, and research methods in English. You will then choose a primary and secondary track of study from among Linguistic Computing, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Language Acquisition, Language in Society, and Language in History. Remaining coursework covers the collecting and processing of linguistic data, a foreign language, and an opportunity to apply your knowledge at an internship or international study program. By the time you complete the major, youll be equipped with an advanced understanding of English and the skills for studying and using it in the professional and academic world.