Master of Arts in Language Development:
Sociolinguistics Concentration

Graduates of this degree program will be qualified to serve in specialist cross-cultural roles. In particular, SIL International will recognize graduates of this concentration as having completed the minimum academic training requirements to serve with that organization in the specialist role of Sociolinguistics Consultant.
[Note: SIL International may also require field experience, or impose other criteria, before confirming fitness for service in any specialist role.]

This page identifies requirements for the Sociolinguistics Concentration with a thesis or non-thesis option. There are other program requirements for the degree.

Sociolinguistics Course Requirements

Course	Sem Hrs
LD5352 Language Programs Design & Management	3
LD5366 Theory & Practice of Sociolinguistics	3
NON-THESIS OPTION
LD5368 Seminar in Sociolinguistics	3
Electives	9
THESIS OPTION
Electives	6
Thesis	6
Total sociolinguistics concentration hours	18
Total LD degree hours (minimum)	36

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