Culture and Language Studies
Renison University College
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Waterloo, ON Canada N2L 3G4
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Explore the APPLS minor at Renison University College!
Applied Language Studies (APPLS) combines the application of second language theories to the practice of learning, teaching, and assessing second languages.
Integrating a wide range of perspectives, APPLS is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the nature of language. APPLS encompasses a wide range of topics and concerns from theoretical perspectives on second language acquisition, to concepts of culture and identity in respect to language and learning, and methodologies for teaching and assessment.
Learning Opportunities
APPLS is an interdisciplinary area of study and is an excellent fit for students interested in:
- learning a foreign language
- teaching second language learners
- pursuing teacher's college
- studying Applied Linguistics at the graduate level
Applied Language Studies is administered by Renison’s English Language Studies in co-operation with the following participating University of Waterloo departments and disciplines:
- Classical Studies
- French Studies
- East Asian Studies
- English Language Studies
- Germanic and Slavic Studies
- Italian Studies (St. Jerome’s)
- Religious Studies
- Spanish and Latin American Studies
- Studies in Islam
APPLS course offering and descriptions
Academic Plans
There are two different academic plans open to students participating in Applied Language Studies: