Introduction Rationale Courses Program summary
Introduction
The MPhil Applied Linguistics program is one of the most successful research programs of the university and a large number of graduates have successfully completed their MPhil program from DLC.
The MPhil scholars are required to study eight courses, over a period of three semesters. They study a core course each on Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods to prepare to do research and thesis writing. Other core courses include General Linguistics, Phonetics & Phonology, Syntactic Theory, Semantics & Pragmatics and Sociolinguistics. These courses are designed to cover the basic levels of linguistic analysis and explore the functions of language in society. The eight courses earn the scholars a total number of 24 credit hours; each course earns them 3 credit hours individually. After accumulating 24 credit hours through coursework, the MPhil scholars are required to write a thesis of minimum 20,000 words, on a topic of their own choosing, which is original and relevant to their intellectual and social context. The thesis earns the scholars a total of 6 credit hours and its completion is a prerequisite for the completion of MPhil degree. The research work in thesis is conducted under the supervision of an officially nominated supervisor.
Thesis (compulsory)
Admission Criteria:
- BS English with a minimum 2.0 CGPA. MA English with minimum 45% marks.
- No third division in the entire academic career.
- GAT Test/UMT Entry Test (50 % marks)
- Departmental interview of shortlisted candidates
Program Objectives:
Equip the students with the latest knowledge and skills required in the field
- Enable the students to solve real-life problems related to language in a professional way
- Enable the students to reflect on the structure of language and theories of language acquisition and to make original contributions to them
Program Summary:
- Duration: 2 Years
- Credit Hours: 32
- Course Works: 26
- Thesis: 6