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Units indexed by faculty Master in Linguistics in Language Endangerment StudiesCourse code: 3797 + Course abbreviation: MLLES + Total credit points required: 72 + 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThe course offers professional development for a wide range of language maintenance practitioners. It is designed for those who are involved in, or aspire to become involved in, work with minority endangered language groups. Training is provided in the specialist skills needed to document and maintain endangered languages both in homeland and in diaspora or immigrant community settings. Entry requirementsApplicants require a bachelors degree (or international equivalent) with at least a credit average in the final year in any discipline, or a bachelors pass degree in any discipline with demonstrable professional experience at senior level in a relevant area (these applicants will need to supply a CV, a 1000-word statement and the names of two professional referees. Course structureThe course consists of six compulsory core units at fourth-year level (36 points) and fifth-year level (24 points), and an elective at fourth or fifth-year level (12 points). Students take the group 1 core unit (12 points) and two group 2 core units (6 points each) in their first semester; two group 2 core units (6 points each) and a group 3 elective (12 points) in their second semester; and the group 4 core research project in their third semester. Students who are exempted from any of the core units will select additional electives from group 3. Group 1 core unit (12 points)
Group 2 core units (6 points)
Group 3 electives (12 points)
Group 4 core unit (24 points)
Exit pointsStudents who have completed 24 points of the Master in Linguistics in Language Endangerment Studies may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Linguistics in Language Endangerment Studies. Students who have completed 48 points of the Master in Linguistics in Language Endangerment Studies may apply to exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics in Language Endangerment Studies. Minimum pass gradeTo graduate with the Master in Linguistics in Language Endangerment Studies, students must gain a credit (60 C) or above in core units and a minimum credit average overall. Contact detailsCourse coordinatorDr Margaret Florey Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |