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Program in a Glance
Format: On Campus

Program Overview

Linguistics focuses on the study of language including the diversity, structure, use, and learning of language. Through this degree, students will develop the knowledge and skills that are foundational for linguistic work in many diverse fields. The Applied Linguistics Major equips students for entry-level translation and for further studies in interdisciplinary fields related to linguistics.

91Ô­´´™s Applied Linguistics degree emphasizes the ²¹±è±è±ô¾±³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²ÔÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý³Ü²õ±ðÌýof linguistics and language, not just theoretical study:
  • We believe the primary application of linguistics is communication, whether that is learning other languages, translating and interpreting, or teaching English
  • Students chose to focus on a specific area of applied linguistics”many of which can lead toward earning a minor”to deepen their learning in practical ways
  • Students will participate in an internship, often internationally, focused on language ²¹²Ô»åÌýlinguistics, which will provide hands-on experience alongside experts working in the field
  • This program is well-integrated both with 91Ô­´´’s Bible & Theology degree (such as through engaging with biblical languages) and the Intercultural Studies core (with classes like Anthropology and Intercultural Communication)
  • With an Applied Linguistics degree from 91Ô­´´, students can go on to graduate-level studies or pursue a variety of vocational opportunities, including teaching, translation, and various forms of cross-cultural ministry

All four-year 91Ô­´´ students complete two majors: one in Bible and Theology and one in their chosen field, such as Applied Linguistics. Transfer students with substantial prior coursework may complete a reduced set of Bible and Theology requirements instead of the major. Learn more about the Bible and Theology curriculum here.

Travis Surrell
Program Director
Travis Surrell
Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies
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Marina Smith
More Than Words

Meet Marina

Marina is an Applied Linguistics and Bible & Theology major who put her language studies into practice through internships in Japan and Brazil. At 91Ô­´´, Marina discovered how learning languages can help her build relationships, understand people, and serve communities across cultures.

“Learning more about language means learning more about people, which means learning more about God.” – Marina

An 'Every Language'

Curriculum

Required Courses:

  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Introduction to Linguistics
  • Second Language & Culture Acquisition
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Introduction to Intercultural Studies
  • Interculture Communication
  • Strategies for Intercultural Engagement
  • Cross-Cultural Internship
  • God’s Story – Our Story
  • Living & Leading Cross-Culturally

Focus Area:

  • Biblical Languages
  • Computer Science
  • Modern Languages
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language