Course code: 3769 + Off-campus (Clayton) + Local students: Commonwealth-supported (HECS) place contributions apply + International students: unit fee $4500; course fee $18,000 full-time (per annum) (2005) + Attendance not required
The course provides students with a critical understanding of theoretical and practical issues relating to applied linguistics, including second/foreign language acquisition, language teaching, language contact and intercultural communication.
Applicants should hold (a) a bachelors degree with at least a
credit average in the final year, or (b) a bachelors pass degree with
demonstrable professional experience at a senior level in a relevant area. Such
applicants will need to supply a CV, a 1000-word statement and names of two
professional referees.
Note that a major sequence in linguistics is not required as a prerequisite.
Students who have achieved a grade of credit or better in Open
Learning units in applied linguistics, conducted by the Monash Linguistics
Program, may be eligible for full credit, subject to approval by the Monash
Faculty of Arts on a case-by-case basis.
Students who hold an honours degree with a minimum H2B grade in
linguistics/applied linguistics may be eligible for advanced standing to a
maximum of 36 points at fourth-year level. Students who have a Monash Graduate
Certificate in Linguistics or equivalent graduate diploma may be eligible for
advanced standing to a maximum of 24 points at fourth-year level, provided a
credit average in the graduate certificate was achieved. (Note that the Diploma
of Education is not a graduate diploma, and thus cannot be considered for
advanced standing.)
At present, the only special requirement is that students will need access to an audiotape playback facility. It is highly recommended that students acquire email accessibility.
The course consists of six 12-point units (72 credit points), with three core units and three electives. Students undertake units to the value of 24 points at fourth-year level in their first semester of enrolment, followed by another 24 points at either fourth or fifth-year level. In the final semester of their enrolment, students must take 24 points at fifth-year level. Students can enter the program in either the first or second semester. The course may also be taken part-time.
Alternative electives may be approved on an individual basis
Students may exit the masters program with a Postgraduate Diploma of Applied
Linguistics after successful completion of 48 points (including at least two of
the core units).
To qualify for the degree of Master of Applied Linguistics at Monash
University, students will need to achieve a grade of credit (60 C) or above in
all core units and a credit average overall.
There are no examinations in this program. All units consist of continuous assessment, which may include a take-home test.
Further informationFor more detailed information, contact Dr Heather Bowe, School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, telephone +61 3 9905 2293, fax +61 3 9905 5437, or email heather.bowe@arts.monash.edu.au. |
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Coursework Office, Faculty of Arts, Building 11, Monash University, Victoria 3800, by 12 November 2004 to be considered for a first-round offer.
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