Dallas International University
Programme Detail: MA with Major in Language and Culture Studies
| Language of this entry | English (USA) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | MA with Major in Language and Culture Studies |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
| Reference Number | MALCS |
| Description | The MA in Language and Culture Studies is a 36 hour graduate program with concentrations in Literacy, Sociolinguistics, Language Survey, and Scripture Engagement. |
| Keywords | linguistics, sociolinguistics, literacy, languages, survey, scripture engagement, SIL, Pioneer Bible Translators, Wyclife , Lutheran Bible Translators, bible translator, culture studies, cultures, minority language education, graduate, GIAL, |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (USA) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | United States / Texas |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / Languages and Literature; Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / Communication and Media; Transforming Society (Leadership, Education, Government) / Education; Caring for People and the World / Relief and Development |
| Residential/Non Residential | Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | $455/graduate credit hour |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | 36 credit hours |
| Average hours of study per week | 15 |
| Methods of instruction | class time, lecture, language aquisition practical hands on learning, reading, weekly chapel, prayer partners |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 30% |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 60% |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 10% |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 20 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | Portions of Certificate in Applied Linguistics |
| Other Prerequisites | undergraduate degree |
| Qualifications gained | The LCS degree is designed to produce graduates qualified to serve in specialist cross-cultural roles in Literacy [minority language education], Sociolinguistics, Language Sruvey or Scripture Engagement |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | meets requirements for specialist roles in most mission agencies |
| Programme Accredited by | Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) |
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