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 |
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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) |