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Heads:
Dr Keith Allan and Dr Heather Bowe
Graduate studies coordinators: Dr Keith Allan and Dr Mark Newbrook
Linguistics is the systematic study of the nature and the use of language. This
involves examining the structure of languages, the uses of language, the ways
in which languages differ and those properties which they have in common.
Theories about language and its uses in society are studied and evaluated, and
various applications of linguistics and linguistic knowledge are covered. The
Department of Linguistics accepts suitably qualified candidates for the degrees
of PhD, MA in linguistics (research or coursework and research), MA in applied
linguistics (coursework; with or without a research component) and MQual in
applied linguistics (coursework; with or without a research component).
Linguistics also offers a Postgraduate Diploma of Arts in applied linguistics
and a Faculty Certificate in applied linguistics.
The department is moving rapidly towards a mixed mode program which will allow
students to mix on-campus study with study by distance education. All research
programs and the research components of coursework-and-research programs will
continue to be available on campus. Most coursework subjects will from now on
be available to new students by distance education only, although some will
also be offered on campus - see subject listing for details.
As part of this mixed-mode program, the department is developing a one-day
on-campus workshop in each semester, which all students will be invited to
attend. The replacement of the separate on-campus and distance education
programs with a single mixed-mode program is subject to approval during second
semester 1998. Prospective students should contact the Department of
Linguistics prior to finalising an application.
Students who commenced their programs in 1998 or earlier will already be
enrolled either in an on-campus program or in a distance education program; but
it is possible to take individual subjects by distance education as part of an
on-campus program, or vice versa.
The subject codes with an ALM prefix include information about mode of
offering, semester, assessment requirements and a brief overview of the subject
content.
On-campus subjects involve two hours of class time per week or equivalent,
except for ALM4110 which involves three hours per week. Distance education
subjects involve equivalent amounts of study time.
KEITH
ALLAN Semantics; pragmatics; discourse analysis; philosophy of linguistics.
HEATHER J BOWE Syntax and language typology; second language acquisition;
phonetics and phonology; linguistic issues in cross-cultural communication,
especially in business; Aboriginal languages.
MICHAEL G CLYNE Bilingualism/language contact; language policy in Australia;
sociolinguistics; second language acquisition; intercultural communication.
EDINA EISIKOVITS Sociolinguistics; Australian English; psycholinguistics; child
language acquisition; language and literacy development.
MARK NEWBROOK Contemporary English dialects; English in Southeast Asia;
language variation and change; dialectology.
PETER PAUL Theoretical, Indo-European, Chinese and Turkish morphosyntax;
linguistic theory in language teaching; communicative aspects of syntax; use of
computers in linguistics research.
JOANNE WINTER Discourse analysis; discourse and society; language and gender;
classroom discourse; metaphor.
Members of staff from other departments involved in the MA in applied
linguistics and their fields of special interest:
JACK L BURSTON (Department of Romance Languages) Computer-aided language
learning.
TIM MOORE (Language and Learning Unit) Language and learning.
Course
code: 0020
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Coordinator: Dr Keith Allan
The degree of PhD involves the submission of a 60,000-90,000-word thesis on a topic approved by the department. Candidates can enrol in a PhD on a full-time or part-time basis (normally three years full-time or five years part-time). PhD candidates will normally be admitted on a probationary basis in the first instance; candidature is normally confirmed after one year.
The learning objectives of the PhD require students with existing expertise in linguistics to acquire and demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of conducting and writing up a major research thesis contributing to knowledge in this area.
Candidates holding an appropriate research MA degree, an MQual with a research component (H1 or H2A) or a BA honours (H1 or H2A), or the equivalent, may be enrolled for the degree of PhD.
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Coordinator: Dr Keith Allan
The Department of Linguistics offers the MA in linguistics as a research degree
and the MA in applied linguistics as a coursework degree (combined with the
MQual program).
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students (full time)
$A12,000 pa
Coordinator: Dr Keith Allan
The
MA may be taken as a research degree by thesis only (100 per cent) or by thesis
(75 per cent) and coursework comprising a twelve-point linguistics subject at
fifth-year level.
The subject ALM5150 (Research design in applied linguistics), which will
continue to be offered both on campus and by distance education, may be a very
appropriate way for students to satisfy this requirement. Alternatively
students may take any other fifth-year linguistics subject or the directed
readings subject ALM5010 (Topics in linguistics).
The MA by research is normally undertaken in two years of full-time and four
years part-time study, whereas the MA by coursework and research takes one year
full-time and two years part-time study. MA by research candidates may be
upgraded to PhD if appropriate, normally after one year of full time (or
equivalent) study.
The learning objectives of the MA require students with some existing expertise in linguistics to acquire and demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of conducting and writing up a substantial research project, and to complete any suitable coursework which they may require in order to achieve this.
Applicants with at least an honours degree with a grade of H1 or H2A, or the equivalent, and who have appropriate training in linguistics, can normally be admitted directly. Candidates who do not satisfy these entry requirements may be admitted after successfully completing the MQual program with a research component with an overall grade of H1 or H2A.
The research degree can be undertaken by thesis alone (100 per cent) or coursework combined with research (75 per cent). Candidates undertaking 100 per cent research are required to complete a thesis of 40,000-60,000 words, whereas candidates undertaking 75 per cent research are required to complete a thesis of 30,000-40,000 words and complete one twelve-point subject from the department's fifth-year subjects.
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students (distance education
only) $A9000 pa (full time) or $A4500 pa (part time)
Coordinator: Dr Mark Newbrook
This
degree deals with applications of linguistics to professional and social
contexts in which language plays a crucial role. Present offerings are
particularly suited to teachers of English as a mother tongue, English as a
second or foreign language and languages other than English, generalist primary
school teachers, and those concerned with multicultural and language policies.
Other applications of linguistics (for example in the media, business and
industry) are also dealt with.
The course is normally undertaken in one year of full-time and two years of
part-time study.
Note that some of the subjects for this course can be taken on campus at
Clayton, by distance education; or by either mode - refer to ALM subject
listings for details.
The
broad teaching and learning objectives of this degree require students (mostly
lacking previous training in linguistics but qualified and proficient in other
humanities disciplines and the like and often possessed of extensive work
experience) to achieve a suitable level of expertise in some of the more
specialised subdisciplines of applied linguistics. Students who take a research
project will also need to demonstrate the relevant research skills.
MA in applied linguistics graduates are expected to have come to a
self-conscious understanding of the present interpretations and future
likelihoods of the major concepts and issues underlying the content of and the
approaches to the subdisciplines they have studied, and to have developed the
intellectual capabilities inherent in reading and interpretation, written
argument, quantitative analysis, qualitative critique and creative thinking
required for scholarship and good practice in linguistics. They should also
have acquired the practical skills (including those of oral presentation and,
where appropriate, computing skills) required for the study of the subject at
this level; and they should be aware of the philosophical underpinnings and
issues relevant to the discipline and more generally to the careful study of
the humanities and to all liberal intellectual pursuits. Further, and most
crucially, they should have acquired the expertise and flexibility needed to
apply these studies in the rapidly changing circumstances of intellectual life
and the world of the professions in which they are employed or are likely to be
employed.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should have demonstrated an
ability to show that they have acquired a sound grounding in some of the basic
subdisciplines of linguistics; apply the main relevant facts, theoretical
concepts, approaches, etc. of these subdisciplines to novel problems, issues
and situations (such as those they will encounter in more advanced programs);
develop their critical understanding of the theoretical and methodological
concepts, principles and issues which arise in the pursuit of the study of
language in a linguistic framework, and of how these apply to practical
language issues; use primary and secondary sources effectively (along with
their own critical thinking); develop coherent arguments and arrive at clear
conclusions based on evidence and argumentation; apply research methods
effectively and reliably; develop as effective academic writers and oral
presenters; and, if a research project is taken, undertake a sustained research
and writing project involving the critical interpretation of sources and data
and the careful conduct and presentation of their own research in all its phases.
Applicants should hold an appropriate honours degree (normally in linguistics) with a grade of H2B or above, or the equivalent. Applicants who have completed the equivalent of the MQual program or postgraduate diploma program with a credit average may also be admitted directly to the MA.
Students are required to take four twelve-point fifth-year level subjects from the list below totalling forty-eight points. It should be noted that students may not take a subject which they have already taken at fourth-year level. The mode in which each subject is offered is indicated with the detailed entry for each subject. Students who elect to take a research project should note that the topic is subject to departmental approval.
Please note that in exceptional circumstances, students may be permitted to take no more than two subjects relating closely to linguistics offered by another department or faculty.
(Offered subject to approval.)
Program
code: 1988
Program fee: Local students HECS; international students (distance education
only) $A9000 pa (full time) or $A4500 pa (part time)
Coordinator: Dr Mark Newbrook
This
program is intended for students who are able to undertake a research project
as part of their fourth-year studies. This option can act as a preparation for
entry to a research degree.
The program is normally undertaken in one year of full-time or two years of
part-time study. Students will take three fourth-year level subjects and a
research project (the latter normally in the second semester or for part-time
students in the second year). The research project is to be taken on campus;
the coursework subjects will increasingly be taken mainly by distance education
- refer to subject listings with an ALM prefix for details. Note, the research
project topic is subject to department approval.
Students require a qualifying grade of H2A to progress to the MA in linguistics
by research (with or without coursework), or directly to PhD probationary
status.
The
broad teaching and learning objectives of this program require students (mostly
lacking previous training in linguistics but qualified and proficient in other
humanities disciplines and the like and often possessed of extensive work
experience) to acquire a sound grounding in the basic subdisciplines of
linguistics. In the research project they will also need to demonstrate the
relevant research skills.
Masters Qualifying in applied linguistics students are expected to have come to
a self-conscious understanding of the present interpretations and future
likelihoods of the major concepts and issues underlying the content of and the
approaches to the subdisciplines they have studied, and to have developed the
intellectual capabilities inherent in reading and interpretation, written
argument, quantitative analysis, qualitative critique and creative thinking
required for scholarship and good practice in linguistics. They should also
have acquired the practical skills (including those of oral presentation and,
where appropriate, computing skills) required for the study of the subject at
this level; and they should be aware of the philosophical underpinnings and
issues relevant to the discipline and more generally to the careful study of
the humanities and to all liberal intellectual pursuits. Further, and most
crucially, they should have acquired the expertise and flexibility needed to
apply these studies in the rapidly changing circumstances of intellectual life
and the world of the professions in which they are employed or are likely to be
employed.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should have an
understanding of the basic theoretical concepts and approaches of the
discipline and have experience in the use of analytic and research techniques.
They should be able to apply these principles to novel problems, issues and
situations (such as those they will encounter in more advanced programs);
develop their critical understanding of the theoretical and methodological
concepts, principles and issues which arise in the pursuit of the study of
language in a linguistic framework, and of how these apply to practical
language issues; use primary and secondary sources effectively (along with
their own critical thinking); develop coherent arguments and arrive at clear
conclusions based on evidence and argumentation; apply research methods
effectively and reliably; develop as effective academic writers and oral
presenters; undertake a sustained research and writing project involving the
critical interpretation of sources and data and the careful conduct and
presentation of their own research in all its phases.
Applicants should hold at least a pass bachelors degree with a major sequence in linguistics or a major sequence in English or another language, with results at least at credit standard in the third part of the major sequence.
Applicants holding an appropriate honours degree with a grade of H2B or above, or the equivalent, may be exempted from all or part of the MQual program. Applicants who have completed similar coursework at a similar level may apply for exemption from particular subjects in the MQual program. Application for exemptions (with or without credit) must be made at the time of application for entry into the course; they will not normally be granted retrospectively. All requests for exemptions/credit are subject to approval by the department and the faculty. Where an exemption is granted, it is normally without credit but, in cases where the coursework previously taken was very similar indeed to the subject in question, and the subjects have not been used to take out a degree or an award, credit may be given. Where an exemption is given without credit, MQual candidates will take a suitable MA subject in lieu.
This MQual program in applied linguistics consists of the twelve-point ALM4190 (Research project), offered only at Clayton, and three of the following fourth-year level subjects (forty-eight points in total).
Students may substitute an approved subject from another department or faculty for one of the above subjects.
(Offered subject to approval.)
Coordinator:
Dr Mark Newbrook
Program code: 1987
Program fee: Local students HECS; international students (distance education
only) $A9000 pa (full time) or $A4500 pa (part time)
This
program covers the basics linguistics, by way of preparation for the study of
the applications of linguistics to professional and social contexts which is
covered in the MA program.
The program is normally undertaken in one year of full-time or two years
part-time study.
Students require a credit average in this MQual program to progress to the MA
in applied linguistics by coursework program.
Some of the subjects for this program can be taken on campus at Clayton, by
distance education; or by either mode - refer to ALM subject listings for
details.
The
broad teaching and learning objectives of this program require students (mostly
lacking previous training in linguistics but qualified and proficient in other
humanities disciplines and the like and often possessed of extensive work
experience) to acquire a sound grounding in the basic subdisciplines of
linguistics.
MQual in applied linguistics students are expected to have come to a
self-conscious understanding of the present interpretations and future
likelihoods of the major concepts and issues underlying the content of and the
approaches to the subdisciplines they have studied, and to have developed the
intellectual capabilities inherent in reading and interpretation, written
argument, quantitative analysis, qualitative critique and creative thinking
required for scholarship and good practice in linguistics. They should also
have acquired the practical skills (including those of oral presentation and,
where appropriate, computing skills) required for the study of the subject at
this level; and they should be aware of the philosophical underpinnings and
issues relevant to the discipline and more generally to the careful study of
the humanities and to all liberal intellectual pursuits. Further, and most
crucially, they should have acquired the expertise and flexibility needed to
apply these studies in the rapidly changing circumstances of intellectual life
and the world of the professions in which they are employed or are likely to be
employed.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should have an
understanding of the basic theoretical concepts and approaches of the
discipline, and have experience in the use of analytic and research techniques.
They should be able to apply these principles to novel problems, issues and
situations (such as those they will encounter in more advanced programs);
develop their critical understanding of the theoretical and methodological
concepts, principles and issues which arise in the pursuit of the study of
language in a linguistic framework, and of how these apply to practical
language issues; use primary and secondary sources effectively (along with
their own critical thinking); develop coherent arguments and arrive at clear
conclusions based on evidence and argumentation; apply research methods
effectively and reliably; develop as effective academic writers and oral
presenters.
Applicants should hold at least a pass bachelors degree with a major sequence in linguistics or a major sequence in English or another language, with results at least at credit standard in the third part of the major sequence.
Applicants who have completed similar coursework at a similar level may apply for exemption from particular subjects in the MQual program. Application for exemptions (with or without credit) must be made at the time of application for entry into the course; exemptions will not normally be granted retrospectively. All requests for exemptions/credit are subject to approval by the department and the faculty. Where an exemption is granted it is normally without credit but, in cases where the coursework previously taken was very similar indeed to the subject in question and the subjects have not been used to take out a degree or an award, credit may be given. Where an exemption is given without credit, MQual candidates will take a suitable MA subject in lieu.
Students are required to complete four fourth-year level subjects (forty-eight points in total) from the following list:
Students may substitute an approved subject from another department or faculty for one of the above subjects.
Course
code: 0010
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa (full time)
$A4500 (part time)
Coordinator: Dr Mark Newbrook
This
course deals with the basics of linguistics, and may be taken for its own sake
or by way of preparation for the study of the applications of linguistics to
professional and social contexts which is covered in the MA program.
The program is normally taken over one year if full-time and two years
part-time. Students will take four fourth-year level subjects.
Students require a credit average in the postgraduate diploma program to
progress to the MA in applied linguistics by coursework program.
Some of the subjects for this course can be taken on campus at Clayton, by
distance education; or by either mode - refer to subject listings with an ALM
prefix for details.
The
broad teaching and learning objectives of this course require students (mostly
lacking previous training in linguistics but qualified and proficient in other
humanities disciplines and the like and often possessed of extensive work
experience) to acquire a sound grounding in the basic subdisciplines of
linguistics.
Postgraduate diploma students in applied linguistics are expected to have come
to a self-conscious understanding of the present interpretations and future
likelihoods of the major concepts and issues underlying the content of and the
approaches to the subdisciplines they have studied, and to have developed the
intellectual capabilities inherent in reading and interpretation, written
argument, quantitative analysis, qualitative critique and creative thinking
required for scholarship and good practice in linguistics. They should also
have acquired the practical skills (including those of oral presentation and,
where appropriate, computing skills) required for the study of the subject at
this level; and they should be aware of the philosophical underpinnings and
issues relevant to the discipline and more generally to the careful study of
the humanities and to all liberal intellectual pursuits. Further, and most
crucially, they should have acquired the expertise and flexibility needed to
apply these studies in the rapidly changing circumstances of intellectual life
and the world of the professions in which they are employed or are likely to be
employed.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should have an
understanding of the basic theoretical concepts, and approaches of the
discipline and have experience in the use of analytic and research techniques.
They should be able to apply these principles to novel problems, issues and
situations (such as those they will encounter in more advanced programs);
develop their critical understanding of the theoretical and methodological
concepts, principles and issues which arise in the pursuit of the study of
language in a linguistic framework, and of how these apply to practical
language issues; use primary and secondary sources effectively (along with
their own critical thinking); develop coherent arguments and arrive at clear
conclusions based on evidence and argumentation; apply research methods
effectively and reliably; develop as effective academic writers and oral
presenters.
Applicants should hold at least a pass bachelors degree with a major sequence in linguistics or a major sequence in English or another language.
Applicants who have completed coursework at a similar level may apply for an exemption from no more than 50 per cent credit of the program. Application for exemptions (with or without credit) must be made at the time of application for entry into the course; they will not normally be granted retrospectively. All requests for exemptions/credit are subject to approval by the relevant department or centre and the faculty. Where an exemption is granted it is normally without credit but, in cases where the coursework previously taken was very similar indeed to the subject in question and the subjects have not been used to take out a degree or an award, credit may be given. Where an exemption is given without credit, a postgraduate diploma candidate will take a suitable MA subject in lieu.
Students are required to complete four fourth-year level subjects in applied linguistics (totalling forty-eight credit points) from the following list:
Students may substitute an approved subject from another department or faculty for one of the above subjects
(Offered subject to approval.)
Program
code: 2059
Program fee: Local students $3300; international students (distance education
only) $A4500 pa full time or $A2250 pa part time
Coordinator: Dr Mark Newbrook
This
program offers students without a degree but with extensive professional
experience in relevant areas an exposure to the key ideas of linguistics so as
to prepare them for continuing studies. The program is one half-year
(full-time) or one year (part-time).
The program aims to meet in part the needs of people wishing to apply
linguistics in various professional fields; it focuses upon the central aspects
of the discipline and aims as developing students' basic knowledge and skills
in these areas.
The program is normally taken one semester full-time or one year part-time.
Students will take two fourth-year subjects.
Some of the subjects for this course can be taken on campus at Clayton by
distance education; or by either mode - see subject listing for details.
The
broad teaching and learning objectives of this certificate require students to
acquire a preliminary knowledge of the basic subdisciplines of linguistics.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should have an
understanding of the basic theoretical concepts, and approaches of the
discipline and have gained experience in the use of analytic and research
techniques.
Applicants should have either a pass bachelors degree or, more usually, five years' experience in teaching (of a related subject), translating/ interpreting, journalism, etc. at a senior level, or should have completed with credit two of the department's fourth year (postgraduate) open learning subjects (in which case the certificate may be awarded without further requirements).
Credit will not normally be granted into the Faculty Certificate, unless the applicant has completed one or more of the subjects listed under the Faculty Certificate but has not taken out an award or a degree for the subject(s) in another program. Exemptions without credit will not normally be granted either. This program articulates with the postgraduate diploma, and students will receive full credit towards the diploma for the Faculty Certificate subjects they have completed as long as they have a credit average across the two subjects.
The
program requires the completion of two twelve-point fourth-year subjects
(twenty-four points in total).
Students will normally take: (i) ALM4110 (General linguistics),
(ii) ALM4120 (Applied linguistics); or one of these two subjects and one
other fourth-year postgraduate subject offered in the Linguistics department,
normally either ALM4130 (Language and society) or ALM4150 (Research design in
applied linguistics).
The Monash University library holdings of books and journals on linguistics are extensive. There is also a small departmental library.
The department has a phonetics laboratory equipped with a Kay Elemetrics Sona-Graph phonetic analysis system using a CSL package permitting spectrographic analysis, waveform analysis, etc.
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