Applied Linguistics is the study of language and its use in society. Trinity Western University offers diverse and engaging courses designed to equip students with the skills needed to understand and describe languages, including those without a written alphabet. This includes recognizing speech sounds, forming alphabets, analyzing grammars, and understanding systems of meaning and belief, all based on extensive research. The program prepares students for careers in translation, cross-cultural communication, international development (especially literacy programs), speech-language pathology, and teaching English as a second language.
Education in linguistics opens doors to a variety of careers both domestically and internationally.
On-campus living is required for first- and second-year students unless specific conditions are met (age 21+, married, living with parent/guardian, part-time, or with 57+ credits). Additional housing and meal plan options are available.