ENGL 420 - Applied Linguistics

4 Hour(s) Credit
Investigates the role of language in the real-world and provides a survey of major areas in applied linguistics. Key topics are application of theories of language to a variety of fields; the utility of linguistic frameworks in different professions to include language policy/planning, media, health and law; and understanding how research in applied linguistics is effectively conducted.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in ENGL 103; ENGL 240 or ENGL 430 or permission of instructor.