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English Minor, Applied Language Studies Emphasis

Program Length

15 credit hours

Degree

Minor

    A part of

    College of Arts & Letters
    Department of English

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    Why ODU for English?

    Explore the influence of language on society by examining its use in real-life contexts.

    This minor takes an evidence-based approach to the study of language, with an emphasis on using linguistics to address real-world problems.

    You'll choose five classes to explore communication across cultures, teaching English as a second language, regional and global language variations, conversation analysis, language and gender, and other topics.

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    Required Courses

    • 15 credit hours (five courses)

    A minor can only be earned as part of an undergraduate program. Talk with an ODUOnline enrollment coordinator to determine if you have credits that will transfer.

    Online Learning Environment

    Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

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    Who should take this minor?

    This English minor with an emphasis in Applied Language Studies directly supports a variety of majors and disciplines, including:

    • Business, Economics, and Management
    • Communication and Professional Communication
    • Criminal Justice, Cyber Crime, and Cybersecurity
    • Education, including STEM, language teaching and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
    • Health Sciences
    • Political and Legal Studies
    • Psychology
    • Social Sciences, Sociology
    • Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
    • Women's Studies
    • World Languages and Cultures

    Calculating Cost

    • In-state Virginia Residents$356 per credit hour*
    • Out-of-State Students$407 per credit hour

    Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.

    These tuition rates are effective Summer 2019 and subject to change.
    * In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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    How to Apply

    This minor can only be completed as part of an undergraduate degree from ODU.

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    Already have college credits?

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