The mission of the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics, as an institution of higher education, is to provide training and research opportunities leading to graduate degrees in applied linguistics and development of languages.
MILESTONE: – GIAL to enroll 1,000th student this fall
Just twelve years after admitting its first student, GIAL will enroll the 1,000th student this fall. Students attending GIAL have the option of three tracks:
- a Certificate in Applied Linguistics, which provides the basic education necessary to work as a linguistics specialist
- a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics with concentrations in Bible Translation, Descriptive Linguistics, and Cross-Cultural Service
- a Master of Arts in Language Development with concentrations in Literacy, Sociolinguistics, Language Survey, Scripture Use, and Ethnology
Since its inception, GIAL has awarded 338 certificates and 171 graduate degrees. Alumni serve in 69 countries with 37 sending agencies.
New Courses:
GIAL is pleased to announce two new courses for this fall:
Session 4: October 20 – December 17
AL5398 Seminar in Applied Linguistics
Tone: Phenomena, Analysis & Description
LD5364. Theories and Practices in Community Development
Linguistics Conference
GIAL is pleased to host a DFW Metroplex Linguistics Conference on Saturday, November 6, 2010.
