Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Programme Detail: Applied Linguistics Major
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Applied Linguistics Major |
| Type of Training | Programme with multiple subsidiary courses |
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| Description | This dual major program combines the best of MACU‘s Biblical Studies Major and the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics‘ Certificate in Applied Linguistics so that students completing this program will receive the fundamentals for beginning a cross-cultural career in Bible translation work. The advanced student will spend 7 semesters at MACU and one semester at GIAL in Dallas, TX. The program at GIAL is a modularized, integrated learning experience for committed students interested in the study of little known languages around the world, interacting with speakers of minority languages, and translating and developing written works in applied linguistics. |
| Keywords | Applied linguistics, cross-cultural, missions, Bible translation, Bible, Christian, global mission, languages, translating, linguistics, minority languages |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (USA) |
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| Country and region where programme is available | United States / North Carolina |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages; Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / Languages and Literature; Mission and Evangelism / Bible Translation |
| Residential/Non Residential | Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Degree |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | $20,000+ per year |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | 4 year bachelor's degree |
| Average hours of study per week | 40 |
| Methods of instruction | lectures, reading, mentoring, coaching |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 40 |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 50 |
| 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) | 9 |
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| Qualifications gained | Bachelor's degree and Bible translation certificate |
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| Programme Accredited by | Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) |
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