Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2003: Units indexed by faculty
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Master of Applied Linguistics


Course code: 3091 + Off-campus learning only (Clayton campus based) + Mid-year entry available + Course coordinator: Anna Margetts

Synopsis

This degree deals with applications of linguistics to professional and social contexts in which language plays a crucial role. Current 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 or two years of part-time study.

Entry requirements

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 masters qualifying program or postgraduate diploma program with a credit average may also be admitted.

Course structure

Students complete 48 points consisting of four units chosen from the list below which they have not already taken at level 4:

In exceptional circumstances, students may be permitted to take a maximum of two units relating closely to linguistics offered by another section or faculty.

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