Master's Degree Programme Applied Language Studies for the Changing Society
Description
APPLANG programme focuses on language-related questions of current-day society, such as multilingualism, language education, discourse and power, media, policy making, mobility and migration. The programme combines the core research areas of the Jyv盲skyl盲 Language Campus 鈥� language learning and literary practices; language assessment; discourse studies; and language and education policies. The programme consists of courses in the four focus areas, as well as working on a thesis on a selected area of specialization, potentially in collaboration with larger research projects in the department. The teaching in the programme combines various approaches in language studies, including sociolinguistics, second/foreign language learning and teaching, discourse studies, and ethnography, but also draws on fields such as economics, sociology, cognitive science, and special education.
Learning outcomes
After completing the programme the student will
General academic skills
鈥� know the key areas of applied language studies and be able to conduct research in a specific area
鈥� have a critical understanding of how languages work in various social contexts
鈥� know the research methodologies of one or two of the programme鈥檚 selected focus areas
鈥� understand and be able to apply ethical principles concerning research in applied language studies
鈥� have acquired the knowledge and abilities required for doctoral studies
General working-life skills
鈥� be able to work independently and in groups and have the necessary project management skills
鈥� know various information searching methods and be able to critically assess information
鈥� have a wide range of communication skills that are relevant for working as a language expert in different situations and cultures
鈥� have the skills to work in multilingual and multicultural communities
Personal and professional competences
鈥� have the skills and knowledge to work as an expert of language
鈥� understand the connections between scientific knowledge and language expertise in working life
鈥� be able to work in co-operation with professionals from other fields
鈥� be able to analyse language use, variation and change
鈥� appreciate one鈥檚 own expertise and competence
鈥� be able to maintain and develop one鈥檚 language skills and cultural expertise
Working-life knowledge
鈥� recognise the expertise acquired during the degree and be able to identify its significance for working life
鈥� be familiar with professional opportunities in the field and have the necessary skills for employment opportunities
鈥� be able to recognize, describe and document one鈥檚 own expertise and knowledge in relation to one鈥檚 career goals
Degree structure
- SOKS105 Introduction to Applied language studies for the changing society (5听肠谤)
- SOKS1006 Key themes and questions in applied language studies (5听肠谤)
- SOKS1007 Introduction to methodologies of applied language studies (5听肠谤)
- KVVA103 Introduction to Intercultural Communication (5听肠谤)
- Optionality
- Minimum of 10 credits
- Optionality
- Select 0-20 credits
- KOPS1002 Identity, agency and emotions in language learning and teaching (5听肠谤)
- KOPS1004 Integrating language and content in teaching (5听肠谤)
- SOKS108 Self-study: Perspectives on multilingualism (5听肠谤)
- SOKS110 Self-study: Literacy (5听肠谤)
- Optionality
- Select 0-15 credits
- EKIS373 Assessing Reading and Writing (5听肠谤)
- KOPS1005 Language assessment (5听肠谤)
- SOKS120 Self-study: Assessing Oral Skills (5听肠谤)
- Optionality
- Select 0-20 credits
- MONS1000 Critical Discourse Studies (5听肠谤)
- MONS1001 Multimodal discourse studies (5听肠谤)
- MONS1003 Self-study: questions and applications of discourse studies (5听肠谤)
- SOKS108 Self-study: Perspectives on multilingualism (5听肠谤)
- Optionality
- Select 0-10 credits
- KOPS1006 Language Education Policy (5听肠谤)
- SOKS140 Language policy as a multi-layered phenomenon (5听肠谤)
APPLANG optional courses (Minimum of 10聽cr)
Choose at least two courses from one focus area. The rest of the courses may be from different areas.
Focus 1: Language learning and literacy practices (0 - 20聽cr)
If you choose this focus area, please take at least two courses from this module.
Focus 2: Language assessment (0 - 15聽cr)
If you choose this focus area, please take at least two courses from this module.
Focus 3: Discourse studies and changing society (0 - 20聽cr)
If you choose this focus area, please take at least two courses from this module.
Focus 4: Language and education policies (0 - 10聽cr)
If you choose this focus area, please take at least two courses from this module.
- XSU0005 Finnish for Foreigners 1 (5听肠谤)
Language and communication studies (5听肠谤)
Foreign students are required to take XSU0005 Finnish for Foreigners 1 course. If you already know Finnish you may choose a higher level course instead. Finnish students don't need to take Finnish course but may choose any 5 credit course instead of the Finnish 1 course.
- Optionality
- Select 0-15 credits
- SOKS170 Current Issues in Applied Language Studies: learning diary (1 - 3聽cr)
Optional courses (0 - 15聽cr)
Optional courses may be additional courses from among APPLANG optional courses, from the Language Centre or from other Departments. Choose enough optional courses to reach the required minimum of 120 ECTS credits.