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The SLAT program requires 24 units of core coursework, 12 units of coursework in the major concentration, 12 units of coursework in the minor concentration, and 18 units of SLAT 920 Dissertation units (54 major units & 12 minor units = 66 units total)

The Core Coursework requirements include coursework in each of the following seven content areas (all classes listed here are 3-unit classes):

• SLAT Proseminar (3 units): SLAT 596Y 

• SLA Theory (3 units): Choose between ENGL 615 (Second Language Acquisition Theory) or ENGL 596O (Topics in Second Language Teaching)* 

• Instructional dimensions of L2 learning (3 credit): Options include EAS 580 (Chinese Language Pedagogy), GER 579 (Second/Foreign Language Teaching and Learning), TLS 536 (World Languages Methodology [K-12]).

• Linguistic dimensions of L2 learning (3 units): Options include LING 500 (Linguistics for Non-Majors), LING 503 (Foundations of Syntactic Theory I), ENGL 612 (Grammatical Analysis)

• Socio-cultural dimensions of L2 learning (3 units): Options include ANTH 576 (Language in Culture), CHN 585 (Chinese Sociolinguistics), RSSS 515 (Language and Identity), SPAN 584A (Introduction to Sociolinguistics)

• Cognitive dimensions of L2 learning (3 units):  Choose between LING 532 (Psychology of Language) or LING 540 (The Bilingual Mind)

• Quantitative Research Methods (3 units): Options include ED P 541 (Statistical Methods in Education), ENGL 596J (Second Language Acquisition Research), LING 507 (Statistical Analysis for Linguistics) 

• Qualitative Research Methods (3 units): Options include EAS 577 (Qualitative Research in Applied Linguistics: East Asia and Beyond), SPAN 584C (Research Methods in Sociolinguistics), TLS 605 (Qualitative Methods in Education)

Substitutions are permitted for all classes except the SLAT Proseminar. Students must obtain approval from the SLAT Graduate Advisor for any substitutions.  

*Topics for ENGL 596O rotate. Obtain prior approval from the SLAT Graduate Advisor to ensure the selected class will meet this core requirement.

The SLAT major consists of twelve (12) units of coursework.  The SLAT program offers four options to choose from for the major area of concentration. All classes listed are three-unit classes.  Students may select a major area from: 

• Instructional Dimensions of Second Language Learning  

  • Coursework options include: SLAT 572 (Language Program Evaluation: Policies, Standards, and Practice), AILDI/ANTH 583 (Language, Access, and Red Power), ENGL 589 (Internet Technologies in Second and Foreign Language Teaching and Learning), FREN 578 (Literacy in L2/FL Classroom: Theory, Research, and Practice)

• Sociocultural Dimensions of Second Language Learning

  •  Coursework options include: ANTH 678 (Ethnographic Discourse Analysis), LING 521 (Language Maintenance, Preservation, and Revitalization), GER 534 (Literacy through Literature), MENA 530A (Language and Society in the Middle East) 

• Cognitive Dimensions of Second Language Learning 

  • Coursework options include: LING 509 (The Psycholinguistics of Writing Systems), PSYC 596F (Cognitive Psychology), SLHS 541 (Language Acquisition), TLS 652 (Language Acquisition and Development)

• Linguistic Dimensions of Second Language Learning 

  • Coursework options include:  LING 535 (Morphology), SPAN 582A (Spanish Syntax I), JPN 511 (Introduction to Japanese Linguistics), ARB 526 (Introduction to Arabic Linguistics)

Other Requirements for Successful Completion of the SLAT Program are outlined below.  Please see the SLAT Timeline Checklist for a quick reference guide on each of these program requirements.  SLAT policy for each phase of the degree program can be found in the SLAT Student Handbook.

• Establish proficiency in a 2nd language at program entry. 

• Pass Qualifying Exercise by end of 2nd semester. 

• Complete/Submit SLAT Map by 3rd semester 

• Complete/Submit Plan of Study to Grad College by 3rd semester

• Complete 2nd year workshops by end of 4th semester

• Complete core and major course work by 4th semester

• Form Comprehensive Exam committee by 4th semester

• Submit SLAT Comprehensive Exam Approval form 30 days before exam

• Complete Comprehensive exam by end of 5th semester

• File SLAT Dissertation Committee form by end of 5th semester

• Present dissertation proposal by end of 5th semester

• Defend dissertation by end of 8th semester

Students who transfer in fewer credits from their MA program may be granted an extended timeline.  Students must meet all program requirements by published deadlines in order to remain in good standing. Students who are out of compliance with SLAT policy are ineligible for SLAT funding, including tuition support. Students who continue to be out of compliance with SLAT progress guidelines for more than 2 semesters may be asked to leave the program.

SLAT Ph.D. students may choose to minor in the SLAT program.  The SLAT minor consists of twelve (12) units  of coursework. A student may not major and minor in the same SLAT area of concentration.  The SLAT minor areas include:

(All classes listed are three-unit classes..All minor areas listed are twelve-units minors.) 

• Instructional Dimensions of Second Language Learning  

  • Coursework options include: SLAT 572 (Language Program Evaluation: Policies, Standards, and Practice), AILDI/ANTH 583 (Language, Access, and Red Power), ENGL 589 (Internet Technologies in Second and Foreign Language Teaching and Learning), FREN 578 (Literacy in L2/FL Classroom: Theory, Research, and Practice)

• Sociocultural Dimensions of Second Language Learning

  •  Coursework options include: ANTH 678 (Ethnographic Discourse Analysis), LING 521 (Language Maintenance, Preservation, and Revitalization), GER 534 (Literacy through Literature), MENA 530A (Language and Society in the Middle East) 

• Cognitive Dimensions of Second Language Learning 

  • Coursework options include: LING 509 (The Psycholinguistics of Writing Systems), PSYC 596F (Cognitive Psychology), SLHS 541 (Language Acquisition), TLS 652 (Language Acquisition and Development)

• Linguistic Dimensions of Second Language Learning 

  • Coursework options include:  LING 535 (Morphology), SPAN 582A (Spanish Syntax I), JPN 511 (Introduction to Japanese Linguistics), ARB 526 (Introduction to Arabic Linguistics)

• Technology in Second Language Teaching (12 units)

  • Coursework options include:  ENGL 589 (Internet Technologies in Second/Foreign Language Education), FREN 581 (Technology and Foreign Language Learning), ENGL 596O* (Corpus Linguistics), INFO 551 (Game Development)

• Language Program Administration (12 units)

  • Coursework options include: HED 609 (Organization and Administration in Higher Education), SLAT 571 (Language Program Administration), EDL 601 (Evaluation of Educational Programs and Personnel), GER 518 (Intercultural Communities and Second Language Acquisition). 

Class substitutions are permitted. Meet with the SLAT Graduate Advisor to approve any substitutions. 

SLAT Ph.D. students may select an external Ph.D. minor.  Students must follow the credit and course requirements set by the minor program if they choose an external minor.

*Topics for ENGL 596O rotate. Obtain prior approval from the SLAT Graduate Advisor to ensure the selected class will meet this requirement.

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.