Applied Linguistics (Specialisation in Multilingualism)

The Applied Linguistics (Specialisation in Multilingualism) MA program from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University will equip you with the knowledge and skills to understand multilingualism across the world, gain critical awareness of the issues surrounding language development, enhance intercultural communication abilities, and strengthen cooperation and collaboration among a wide range of diverse, international communities.

Why should I studyAppliedLinguistics( Specialisation in Multilingualism) at XJTLU?

• Learn from international staff who will introduce you to a range of perspectives on multilingualism from different disciplinary backgrounds, including linguistics, sociology, education, ethnography, etc.
• Obtain an understanding of the most pertinent linguistic issues facing the world today while maintaining a local perspective.
• Earn a University of Liverpool degree that is recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education

Career opportunities:

This program prepares students for careers in the following sectors: government organisations, media and journalism, business, public relations, editing, teaching, and administration. In addition, the program is a stepping stone for those who want to undertake a research degree in applied linguistics generally, and multilingualism in particular.

Courses include:

• Multilingualism in society

• The politics of language in a globalized world

• Multilingual education and multilingual literacies

• Research Methods

• Discourse Analysis

• Language, globalization and mobility

• Current Issues in multilingualism research