Carnegie Mellon University

USA
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Bachelor

Applied Multilingual Studies

DegreeBachelor
FieldBA Applied Multilingual Studies
Duration4 years
Tuition67020.00

Overview

The BA in Applied Multilingual Studies develops practical language skills alongside cultural and linguistic analysis for real-world communication. You’ll study how languages work and how multilingual communities shape meaning in global settings.

About this programme

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Multilingual Studies at Carnegie Mellon University equips students with essential language skills while emphasizing cultural and linguistic analysis crucial for effective communication in diverse contexts. This programme explores the intricacies of language and the role of multilingual communities in shaping meaning on a global scale.

  • Qualification: Bachelor’s programme (BA)
  • Credits/ECTS: Typically 180 ECTS (varies by study plan)
  • Duration: Usually 3–4 years, depending on entry level and course load
  • Delivery: On-campus (please confirm with the university for the latest format)
  • Language of instruction: English (with opportunities for additional language study based on chosen track)
  • Application: Submit via Common Application

What you'll study

The BA in Applied Multilingual Studies combines practical language acquisition with modules focused on linguistics and cultural studies. The course structure may vary, providing a dynamic learning experience tailored to the languages available during your intake.

  • Core language & communication modules
  • Linguistics and language analysis
  • Language, culture, and society
  • Literacy, education, and community practice
  • Electives (including topic-based modules and language-specific options)

Example course themes:

  • Communicating in the Global Marketplace
  • Intertextuality
  • Language and Culture
  • Literacy: Educational theory and community practice
  • Linguistic Analysis
  • Phonetics and Phonology I
  • Linguistics of Germanic Languages

Language study options: Students may choose from a variety of language offerings, including Chinese, French/Francophone, German, Hispanic/Spanish, Japanese, Russian, and Arabic studies, subject to availability.

Assessment: Evaluation methods typically include a combination of written assignments, oral presentations, language-based tasks, and analytical work based on course materials.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have completed secondary education that adequately prepares them for undergraduate studies. Specific GPA thresholds are not detailed; selection is based on the overall application profile.

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