Applied Linguistics is a vibrant, interdisciplinary field that explores topics in language science, second language acquisition, and language teaching practices. Through the four core courses and a wide range of electives, Applied Linguistics students will develop skills that are required by many employers today, for example, critical thinking, research, oral and written communication skills.
Students will be able to apply their professional knowledge in a variety of settings such as English language programs in the United States and abroad, non-profit organizations, and corporate settings.
Minor Admission Requirements
Minor Requirements
Program Prerequisites
- Some of the elective courses may require prerequisite courses. We strongly recommend that you consult with an advisor to verify prerequisite course requirements before selecting your courses.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- TSL3251 - Applied Linguistics for ESL (3)
- TSL4255 - Sociolinguistics for ESL (3)
- TSL3346 - Introduction to TEFL (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- LIN3010 - Principles of Linguistics (3)
- TSL4240 - Issues in Second Language Acquisition (3)
Restricted Electives
6 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
- ENC3250 - Professional Writing (3)
- ENC3521 - Writing Across Difference (3)
- ENC4378 - Writing in Global and Transnational Contexts (3)
- ENC4416 - Writing in Digital Environments (3)
- EXP3640 - Psychology of Language (3)
- FRE3780 - French Phonetics and Diction (3)
- FRE4701 - Francophone Linguistics (3)
- LIN3010 - Principles of Linguistics (3)
- LIN3673 - Rhetorical Grammar (3)
- LIN3713 - Language Science (3)
- LIN4105 - History of the English Language (3)
- LIN4680 - Modern English Grammar (3)
- PHI4221 - Philosophy of Language (3)
- SPA3112 - Basic Phonetics (3)
- SPN4780 - Spanish Phonetics (3)
- SPN4850 - Structure of the Spanish Language (3)
- TSL4240 - Issues in Second Language Acquisition (3)
- TSL4943 - L2 Academic Language Instruction (3)
- SOP3723 - Cross Cultural Psychology (3)
- COM4461 - Intercultural Communication (3)
- COM4014 - Gender Issues in Communication (3)
- COM3402 - Communication Theory (3)
- ANT3610 - Language and Culture (3)
- ANT4802 - Ethnographic Research and Field Methods (3)
- DIG3024 - Digital Cultures & Narrative (3)
- DIG4813 - Contemporary Topics in Digital Media (3)
- DIG3171 - Tools for Digital Humanities (3)
- Students may take 4 or 8 hours of any of these non-Romance, non-Germanic language courses: Arabic (ARA 1120, 1121), Chinese (CHI 1120, CHI 1121), Japanese (JPN 1120, 1121), Korean (KOR 1120, 1121), Russian (RUS 1120, 1121). (Note: Heritage or native speakers cannot take courses in their own language. To avoid problems, they should consult with an advisor to select a foreign language course.)
- Additional courses may be accepted with prior approval from the program director.
Foreign Language Requirements
0 Total Credits
Grand Total Credits: 18
Other Requirements
- A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required in all courses used to satisfy the minor.
- At least 12 hours used in the minor must be earned at UCF.
- No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
- Internship, Co-op, or Independent Study credit cannot be used toward the minor.
