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Units indexed by faculty Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics in Language Endangerment StudiesCourse code: 3796 + Course abbreviation: PGDipLingLEStud + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 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 requirementsA bachelors degree with at least a credit average in the final year; or a bachelors pass degree with demonstrable community and/or professional experience at senior level in a relevant area (such applicants will need to supply a full CV, a 1000-word statement, and the names of two professional referees); or for those who do not hold a bachelors pass degree, completion of the Faculty Certificate in Linguistics in Language Endangerment Studies with at least a credit average. Note that prior study of linguistics is not required as a prerequisite. Course structureThe course consists of five compulsory core units at fourth-year level (36 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, and two group 2 core units (6 points each) and a group 3 elective (12 points) in their second 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)
Exit pointStudents who have completed 24 points of the Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics in Language Endangerment Studies may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Linguistics in Language Endangerment Studies. Contact detailsCourse coordinatorDr Margaret Florey Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |