BA in English - Applied Language Studies in Norfolk United States | Old Dominion University

The Applied Language Studies (APLS) specialization centers on the systematic examination of language, highlighting how linguistic principles can solve practical challenges. Within the APLS program, students master the fundamental structural elements common to all languages. Those pursuing ODU's B.A. or Minor in English with an APLS focus analyze language's societal impact by studying its real-world applications. APLS also enables students to explore native language development and additional language acquisition, diverse social/regional/global language variations, discourse and conversational patterns, linguistic gender dynamics, English's historical evolution, and intercultural communication contrasts.

Key Program Features
A versatile degree equipping graduates for diverse modern careers and academic fields
Emphasis on practical language applications across contexts, enhancing studies in Arts & Letters, Business, Engineering, Education, and Sciences
Access to experiential learning and independent research projects
Cutting-edge specialized courses
Expert faculty specializing in applied linguistics domains like second language learning, sociolinguistics/dialect research, practical discourse examination, and corpus linguistics
Intimate class settings with personalized faculty guidance