Program Requirements

The School offers the following programs in Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies:

The BA Honours and BA Combined Honours can be taken concurrently with a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (CTESL).

A BA Combined Honours in Linguistics & Discourse Studies option is also available. It combines the BA Honours in Linguistics with the BA Honours in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies. It can also be taken concurrently with the CTESL program.

These programs offer flexibility to accommodate individual interests within a well-defined structure. All students are required to take the core introductory courses LING 1001 and ALDS 1001 in their first year, and ALDS 2201 and ALDS 2202 in their second year. In second year, students can choose from a variety of courses to explore topics of interest in ALDS. Third- and fourth-year courses allow more in-depth explorations of sub-areas of ALDS in terms of research, theory, and applications. The Honours program offers a pre-professionalization option either as a practicum or an intensive research activity.

Choosing your Courses*

Course Listing (Undergraduate Calendar descriptions)
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As you choose your courses and your programs, think about what you may want to do after you complete your BA. For instance, if you want to teach English to adults, combining a major in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies with a concurrent CTESL program is a popular option. If you are interested in language in society or language and culture, combining a major in Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies with a minor or major in Sociology or Anthropology may give you a solid foundation on language from a social theory or sociological perspective. Other complementary combinations may include ALDS and English, ALDS and Canadian Studies, ALDS and Communication Studies, and ALDS and Journalism.

Regardless of what program option you choose, you should be aware of the following requirements:

the breadth requirement (a requirement for all BA programs)
the language requirement (a requirement for our BAs in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies)

* Please note, not all courses listed are offered in a given year.

Program Paths

To help you choose courses each year, we suggest the following program paths:

Suggested Program Path: New BA

(as of September 2009)

Year	Courses in the Major CGPA	Other Suggested Courses	Total
1	1 credit in LING 1001 and ALDS 1001	1.0 credit in a language course 1.0 credit in Breadth Area 1.0 credit in a FYSM 1.0 credit: any courses of interest (for instance, to complete a minor)	5 cr.
2	1.0 credit in ALDS 2201 and ALDS 2202 1.0 credit from ALDS 2203, 2701, 2704, 2705, LING 2001, 2604 0.5 to 1.0 credit from any 2000-level ALDS courses	2 to 2.5 credits in electives. If you want to complete a minor (4 credits), you can take 1.0 or 2.0 credit toward your minor.	5 cr.
3	1.5 credits from ALDS 3401, 3402, 3405, 3701, 3702, 3705, 3706, 3903 1.0 to 1.5 credit from any 3000-level ALDS courses	2 to 2.5 credits in electives. If you want to complete a minor, you can take 1.0 or 2.0 credit toward your minor.	5 cr.
Total	6.5 credits in LALS	8.5 credits	15

(as of September 2009)

Year	Courses in the Major CGPA	Other Suggested Courses	Total
1	1 credit in LING 1001 and ALDS 1001	1.0 credit in a language course 1.0 credit in Breadth Area 1.0 credit in a FYSM 1.0 credit: any courses of interest (for instance, to complete a minor)	5 cr.
2	1.0 credit in ALDS 2201 and ALDS 2202 1.0 credit from ALDS 2203, 2701, 2704, 2705, LING 2001, 2604 0.5 to 1.0 credit from any 2000-level ALDS courses	2 to 2.5 credits in electives. If you want to complete a minor (4 credits), you can take 1.0 or 2.0 credit toward your minor. To complete the CTESL, apply during your second year or third year.	5 cr.
3	1.5 credits from ALDS 3401, 3402, 3405, 3701, 3702, 3705, 3706, 3903, LING 3603 1.0 to 1.5 credit from any 3000-level (or 2000- level) ALDS courses	2 to 2.5 credits in electives. If you are completing a minor, take 1.0 or 2.0 credit toward your minor.	5 cr.
4	1.0 credit from ALDS 4201, 4207, 4208, 4602, 4709, 4801, 4802. CTESL students must take ALDS 4602 and 4801. 1.0 credit in any 4000-level ALDS courses. CTESL students must take ALDS 4205. 1.0 credit from ALDS 4206, 4908, or other approved courses. CTESL students must take 4206.	2 credits in electives. If you want to complete a minor, you can take 1.0 or 2.0 credit toward your minor.	5 cr.
Total	9.5 credits in LALS	10.5 credits	20 cr.

The BA Honours in Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies can be combined with a BA Honours in a variety of disciplines such as Canadian Studies, English, French, History, Sociology, etc. When completing a combined Honours, you must meet the requirements of both disciplines. For illustration purposes, a possible program path is suggested for a combined honours in Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies and French.

Example: Suggested Layout for a Combined Honours in Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies and French

Year	Courses in ALDS	Courses in FRENCH	Other	Total
1	1 credit in LING 1001 and ALDS 1001	1.0 credit from FREN 2100 or 2110.Prerequisite if entry level in French is intermediate: 1.0 credit from FREN 1100 or 1110	1.0 credit in Breadth Area 1.0 credit in a FYSM 1.0 credit: any courses of interest	5 cr.
2	1.0 credit in ALDS 2201 and 2202 1.0 credit from 2000-level courses ALDS courses	1.0 credit from FREN 2201. 1.0 credit from FREN 2401Take FREN 2100 or 2110 if you had to take 1100 or 1110 in first year	1.0 credit in electives and/or in a minor	5 cr.
3	1.5 credits in 3000-level ALDS courses	0.5 credit in FREN 3050 0.5 credit in FREN 3251 or 3451. 1.0 credit at the 3000-level in literature or in linguistics	1.5 credits in electives and/or in a minor	5 cr.
4	1.5 credits in 4000-level ALDS courses	1.0 credit at the 4000-level in literature or in linguistics 1.0 elective credit at the 3000 level or higher	1.5 credits in electives and/or in a minor	5 cr.
Total	6 credits in ALDS (max: 7 credits)	7.0 credits (+ FREN 1100 or 1110 if required; max: 8.0 credits)	7 credits (4 credits required for a minor; deduct extra credits in FREN or ALDS)	20 cr.

Note: You must take at least 5 credits not in FREN and at least 7 credits not in ALDS. You can concurrently complete the CTESL (with special ALDS course requirements) or a minor (4 credits) in linguistics or in another language or discipline.

Add a Minor

Because Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies deal with how language is used, learned, and taught, many of our students are also interested in learning languages themselves. It is easy and common to combine a major in ALDS with a minor in a modern language. The School offers minors in several languages:

Students interested in French, French language teaching, French-English translation, or a career in the government can also combine their majors in ALDS with a minor or a major in French. As well, students who want to consolidate their background in formal linguistics can combine a major in ALDS with a minor in linguistics or they can choose a BA Combined Honours in Linguistics & Discourse Studies.

For Further Information

For assistance in course selection and for general advice on academic and career planning in Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies and related fields, please contact our Undergraduate Advisor, or Undergraduate Degree Administrator.