The Program of Studies
The Department of Asian and Near Eastern
Languages participates in an interdisciplinary masters program in Language
Acquisition (Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean)-MA administered by
the Center for Language Studies.
This is a collegewide program. Generally not more than two or three students per
language are admitted each year to the language acquisition program. The program
is designed so that a student can complete the degree in four semesters if he
or she enters with the appropriate background (see below).
Department Chair: Robert Russell robert_russell@byu.edu
Language Acquisition Program Chair: Ray Clifford RayC@byu.edu
A&NEL Department Graduate Coordinator: Dana Bourgerie bourgerie@byu.edu
Language Acquisition
This program offers professional preparation to students seeking careers
in applied linguistics, foreign language education, computer-assisted language
learning and instruction, and other related areas.
Students become familiar with current theories of second-language acquisition
and develop basic skills in applying that knowledge to teaching, testing
and classroom-oriented research in their language of specialization.
The program is quite flexible, with emphases varying according to students'
interests and faculty members' expertise. It is ideally suited to the needs
of the following types of students:
- Students who have completed undergraduate majors in foreign languages,
applied linguistics, or related field, and who are contemplating eventual
careers in acedemics.
- Foreign language teachers at the secondary school level who wish to
further their professional education and acquire more specialized competency
in their fields.
- Students seeking the necessary preparation for advanced research an
work in the field of high technology applications to language learning
and instruction.
Although the nature of the program is applied, the Department of Asian
and Near Eastern Languages offers a broad range of supporting sourses in
modern and classical culture and literature within the various language
groups.
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Admission and Entry
- Application Requirements: entrace examination (general
test) and a fifteen-minute interview in the language of specialization
addressing applicant's academic goals. The interview may be completed in
person, by telephone, or on tape in converation with a second party.
- Prerequisite: baccalaureate degree and strong background
in the language of specialization. A basic linguistics background is also
helpful.
- Semesters of Entry: Fall.
- Application Deadline: February 20.
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Degree Requirements
- 33 Credit Hours:
- Minimum of 27 course work hours plus 6 thesis hours (699 R).
- Required courses:
- Ling 540, 600, 641, 660, 677.
- Elective Courses (12 Hours):
- Advanced linguistic study of the language of specialization (3 hours),
- plus 9 hours as approved by the graduate committee.
- Language Requirement:
- Reading and Speaking ability (202 level) in language other than English
- in addition to language of specialization.
- Thesis:
- 6 Hours of 699R in language of specialization.
- Examination:
- Oral defense of thesis.
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Financial Assistance
Full of partial tuition assistance is available, depending on merit.
According to department needs, students may also have opportunities to serve
as research or teaching assistants to help finance their studies and to
gain practical experience.
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Resources and Opportunities
The Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages utilizes the Humanities Technology and Resource Support Center
for world-class computer-assisted language instruction and translation.
Foreign Language Student Residence: Students who desire a more intensive
language study experience and practical application of the language under
the direction of faculty and native residents may apply to live in the Foreign
Language Student Residence. All activities in the individual apartments
in the residence are conducted in the foreign language. Housing is available
for men and women in Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and Korean languages. Graduate
students may participate as students or as senior residents.
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Chinese (Mandarin)
- 599R. Cooperative Education: Internship. (9)
- Prerequisite: Chinese 301.
- On-the-job cultural and/or language experience.
- 670R. Tutorial Internship in Chinese. (1-3)
- Individual research in cooperation with graduate faculty member in problems
relating to Chinese literature and language. Tutorial work in writing research
papers. Topics vary according to interests and expertise of faculty supervisor.
- 680R. Special Studies in Chinese. (1-3)
- Individual study supervised by graduate faculty member in varying topics of
specific interest in Chinese literature and language.
- 690R. Seminar in Chinese. (1-3)
- Group studies supervised by graduate faculty member in varying topics of specific
interest in Chinese literature and language.
- 699R. Master's Thesis. (1-6)
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Japanese
- 599R. Cooperative Education: Internship. (9)
- Prerequisite: Japanese 301.
- On-the-job cultural and/or language experience.
- 670R. Tutorial Internship in Japanese. (1-3)
- Individual research in cooperation with graduate faculty member in problems
relating to Japanese literature an language. Tutorial work in writing research
papers. Topics vary according to interests and expertise of faculty supervisor.
- 680R. Special Studies in Japanese. (1-3)
- Individual study supervised by graduate faculty member in varying topics of
specific interest in Japanese literature and language.
- 690R. Seminar in Japanese. (1-3)
- Group studies supervised by graduate faculty member in varying topics of specific
interest in Japanese literature and language.
- 699R. Master's Thesis (1-6)
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Korean
- 599R. Cooperative Education: Internship. (9)
- Prerequisite: coordinator's and department's consent.
- On-the-job cultural and/or language experience. Students must meet department
requirements and consult coordinator before enrollment. Report required.
- 670R. Tutorial Internship in Korean. (1-3)
- Individual research in cooperation with graduate faculty member in problems
relating to Korean literature and language. Tutorial work in writing research
papers. Topics vary according to interests and expertice of faculty supervisor.
- 680R. Special Studies in Korean. (1-3)
- Individual research supervised by graduate faculty member in varying topics
of specific interest in Korean literature and language.
- 690R. Seminar in Korean. (1-3)
- Group studies supervised by graduate faculty member in varying topics of specific
interest in Korean literature and language.
- 699R. Master's Thesis. (1-6)
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Near Eastern Languages and Literature
- 511R. Studies in Ancient Near Eastern Languages. (2-4)
On dem.
- Grammar and reading skills.
- 521R. Special Topics in Ancient Near Eastern Literature.
(2-3) On dem.
- Historical and comparative studies of ancient Near Eastern Literature.
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Arabic
- 531R. Advanced Topics in Arabic. (3) On dem.
- Prerequisite: instructor's consent.
- Advanced studies in Arabic language and literature.
- 670R. Tutorial Internship in Arabic. (1-3) On dem.
- Individual research in cooperation with graduate faculty member in problems
relating to Arabic literature and language. Tutorial work in writing research
papers. Topics vary according to interests and expertise of faculty supervisor.
- 680R. Special Studies in Arabic. (1-3) On dem.
- Individual study supervised by graduate faculty member in varying topics of
specific interest in Arabic literature and language.
- Seminar in Arabic. (1-3) On dem.
- Group studies supervised by graduate faculty member in varying topics of specific
interest in Arabic literature and language.
- Master's Thesis. (1-6) On dem.
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Hebrew
- 531R. Studies in Hebrew (1-3)
- Prerequisite: Hebrew 331.
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For a more detailed description of the MA program requirements, call or send for
a copy of the department's bulletin:
Center for Language Studies
Ray T. Clifford, Director
Center for Language Studies
3086 JFSB Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah 84602
801-422-3263
For additional information about other graduate programs offered by BYU's
College of Humanities see the Graduate Catalog, page 43.
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