Overall SDG Alignment Evaluation:
The Master of Arts Program in Applied Linguistics is fundamentally designed to foster deep understanding and effective communication across cultures, aligning powerfully with the Sustainable Development Goals. The curriculum produces experts in language teaching, analysis, and policy, who can address critical challenges in education and social equity. The program makes a foundational contribution to SDG 4 (Quality Education) by training a new generation of language educators and researchers equipped with innovative pedagogical approaches. It is a strong driver for SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by exploring the role of language in society and promoting inclusive communication practices. Through its focus on language policy and planning, the program supports SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). As an advanced international and research-based degree, the program is a pillar of SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), embodying the collaborative spirit required to address global challenges through intercultural understanding.
SDG 4: Quality EducationAlignment Summary: This program is central to promoting quality education by advancing the science of language learning and teaching. The curriculum equips graduates with the knowledge to design effective language programs, develop innovative teaching materials, and conduct research that improves educational outcomes for language learners of all ages and backgrounds.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS147 101 | Principles of Applied Linguistics | Directly supports quality education by providing a foundational understanding of language learning and teaching, which is essential for developing effective educational practices (Target 4.1). |
| HS147 102 | Research in Applied Linguistics | Contributes to inclusive and equitable quality education by providing the skills to conduct research that can inform evidence-based language education policies and practices (Target 4.5). |
| HS147 201 | Second Language Acquisition | Aligns with quality education by focusing on the processes of language learning, which is crucial for designing effective instructional strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners. |
| HS147 202 | Curriculum and Materials Development in Language Teaching | Promotes quality education by teaching the principles of designing and developing effective language curricula and teaching materials (Target 4.1). |
| HS147 203 | Approaches to Language Teaching | Supports Target 4.c by training qualified language teachers equipped with a variety of pedagogical approaches to enhance the quality of language education. |
SDG 10: Reduced InequalitiesAlignment Summary: The curriculum aims to reduce inequalities by training professionals to understand and address the social and cultural dimensions of language. By promoting multilingualism, intercultural communication, and language policies that are inclusive of minority languages, the program helps to ensure that all individuals have the opportunity to participate fully in society.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS147 204 | Language, Culture and Society | Directly addresses Target 10.2 by providing the tools to understand and promote the social and cultural inclusion of all, ensuring that language policies and practices are equitable and culturally sensitive. |
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsAlignment Summary: This program supports the development of effective, accountable, and transparent institutions by focusing on the role of language in policy and planning. It prepares graduates to contribute to the development of language policies that are just, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS147 210 | Language Policy and Planning | Develops effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels by focusing on the formulation and implementation of language policies that are just and equitable (Target 16.6). |
SDG 17: Partnerships for the GoalsAlignment Summary: The international and research-intensive nature of this program inherently fosters partnerships for sustainable development. Through seminar courses and thesis work, students engage with the global scientific and educational communities, promoting the knowledge-sharing and multi-stakeholder collaborations vital for addressing the complex challenges of language education and policy in a globalized world.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS147 891/892 | Seminar in Applied Linguistics I/II | Enhances the global partnership for sustainable development by having students from various countries present and discuss cutting-edge research, contributing to the international body of scientific knowledge (Target 17.6). |
| HS147 898 / 899 | Thesis | Represents a significant contribution to global partnerships (Target 17.17) by creating new, publishable knowledge that is shared internationally to help solve critical challenges in applied linguistics and education. |