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Second Language Education (Thesis) (M.A.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

A 45-credit thesis M.A. giving an overview of second language acquisition, assessment and evaluation, and quantitative and qualitative research methods, with specializations in educational sociolinguistics, curricular/methods and programme planning (e.g. immersion), language testing, language policy and critical applied linguistics.

Faculty: Education  |  Department: Integrated Studies in Education  |  Duration: 45 credits  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

45 credits in second language acquisition, assessment, research methods and applied linguistics topics, with a thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates may go on to doctoral work in applied linguistics, or work at ministries, school boards and research sites, or continue as second language teaching practitioners, programme administrators or evaluators.

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Application information

Duration: 45 credits

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