Language is what makes us human. Even if we are not aware of it, language defines who we are, and how we relate to others. In our department, we study the ways in which language shapes our world. This helps us overcome prejudice and inherent bias, and enables us to look critically at ourselves and the world we live in. The skills you will learn in our courses can be applied in a variety of fields, including teaching, marketing, and journalism: Linguists make better teachers, involved citizens, or critical consumers.
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Programs
Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL): MA and Graduate Diploma
The primary mission of the program is to prepare superior teachers of English as a foreign or second language. It aims to engage students in the most modern theoretical understanding of linguistics and cross-cultural studies in English-teaching environments.
Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL): MA and Graduate Diploma
AUC's Master of Arts program in teaching Arabic as a foreign language (TAFL) is a distinctive degree program with few, if any, counterparts in other American universities.
Linguistics Minor
The linguistics minor is administered by the Department of Applied Linguistics. The minor offers courses that help students understand how language is used for effective communication in different fields such as politics, the media, and business. It also aims to help students understand how language relates to community and identity.
The Study of Applied Linguistics
Associate Professor Nihal Sarhan from Applied Linguistics defines the study of Linguistics and explains what students can do with a focus in this discipline.
Academic Support
Department of Applied Linguistics is available to support you and answer questions Sunday through Thursday 9 am- 3 pm.
For Inquiries and arranging zoom one to one meetings kindly contact:
Sara Tarek
Email: sara.tarek@aucegypt.edu