Overview

Applied linguists address a broad range of language-related issues, to better understand how language functions both in the lives of individuals and in society.

The Linguistics and Applied Language Studies program at the University of South Florida emphasizes multiple theoretical and methodological approaches. It offers specializations in the following subdisciplines:  the analysis of spoken and written texts, multilingualism, second language acquisition, and sociolinguistics.

Careers

Through its curriculum, as well as through close mentoring between faculty and students, the program emphasizes real-world, practical applications to language-related problems and prepares students with the 21st century skills necessary to succeed in both academic and industry careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Grammatical Structure of American English
Second Language Acquisition
Applied Linguistics for Teaching ESOL
Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language
ESOL Curriculum and Instruction
Language Testing
Cross-Cultural Issues in ESL

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

55 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 210 other PhDs in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

M.A. in Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, TESOL, Second Language Studies, Foreign Languages, or a related field
Experience with an additional language(s)
GRE scores
GPA of 3.50 or higher in the M.A. degree
Statement of research interest (maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced)
Current curriculum vitae
A writing sample that shows evidence of research skill. This can be published or unpublished, such as an article, an M.A. thesis, or an M.A. course paper. (Please note: the writing sample must be solo authoried by the applicant)
3 academic references
Interview with program faculty
Official transcripts (must provide an official translation if transcripts are not available in English from the degree-granting university)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19980 USD / year

≈ 19980 USD / year
Out-of-State

19980 USD / year

≈ 19980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8702 USD / year

≈ 8702 USD / year

Living costs

Tampa

United States

1122 - 1951 USD / month

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