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Units indexed by faculty Master in Applied Linguistics for Language TeachersCourse code: 3239 + Course abbreviation: MAppLingLangTeachers + Total credit points required: 72 + 18 months full-time, 3 years part-time + Managing faculty: Education Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThis course seeks to further students’ understanding of applied linguistics, especially as it relates to second and foreign language acquisition and language teaching. It also aims to develop students’ skills in critical reading in applied linguistics and the ability to design a research project. Note that this course does not qualify graduates to teach in Australian schools. Entry requirementsTo be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must hold an approved bachelors degree with a credit average in the final year or qualifications or experience considered by the faculty board to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory substitute for, the above awards. A recognised teaching qualification is also desirable. English language requirementsAs for English proficiency requirements for the Faculty of Arts/Education: (a) IELTS - an overall band score of not less than 6.5 on the IELTS, or (b) TOEFL - an overall score of 580, with a 5 in the TWE test. Scores must be available for both the TOEFL and TWE. A minimum score of at least 237 is needed on the computerised TOEFL testing, plus a core of 5 or more for the TWE, or successful completion of a course of tertiary studies of at least two years duration requiring formal assessment of written work in an English-speaking country. Note that students from countries assessed by the Australian immigration authorities as being in categories 3 and 4 for visa purposes must take the IELTS test and not TOEFL. Advanced standingPrior learning may be recognised by giving advanced standing in the following ways: Monash graduate diploma in applied linguistics, applied Japanese linguistics or equivalent graduate diploma in the Arts faculty - advanced standing to a maximum of 36 points, provided a credit average in the graduate diploma was achieved. Up to 48 points may be awarded when the program articulates directly. Students currently enrolled in the graduate diploma, masters qualifying or MA in applied Japanese linguistics/applied linguistics by research and coursework at levels 4 or 5 who have obtained credits in the two core units (or equivalent) and an overall credit average to date may transfer to the masters program with recognition of full advanced standing for these units. Honours degree with a minimum 2B grade in applied linguistics or applied Japanese linguistics or education - advanced standing to a maximum of 36 points. All decisions on the extent of advanced standing will be at the discretion of the course coordinator. Course structureTwo streams are available: Students must select either stream A or stream B (see below) at enrolment. Each stream consists of three core 12-point units, including one research methodology unit. In addition to these three core units, students will choose either: (i) three 12-point elective units from arts or education, or (ii) two 12-point elective units from arts or education plus a 12-point research project* (arts), or (iii) one 12-point elective unit from arts or education and a 24-point thesis* (education) or dissertation (arts) * The research alternatives above must be approved by the course coordinator. Students may also undertake other electives which are relevant to the course with the approval of the course coordinator. Core and elective units are offered by both the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education. Although students will generally select three units from both the faculties of Arts and Education, a minimum of two units should be selected from each faculty. All classes are available on the Clayton campus. The course may be taken part-time, though international students must enrol full-time. Australian domestic students who achieve at least a distinction average may be permitted to take the final semester of the course off-campus. NoteThis course outline is indicative of the program students will follow, but is subject to change. Students should consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program. Check the timetable for unit availability via the website at www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/timetables after 30 September. Stream A: Teaching Asian languages (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indonesian or other language)Core unitsStudents must choose three:
Stream B: Teaching English as a second/foreign languageCore unitsStudents must choose three:
Elective units - for streams A or B
Research electives - for streams A or B (prerequisite - a methodology unit)
For students who are interested in later applying for doctoral studies in education. Research methodology units
Off-campus elective units - for Australian domestic students
Graduation from the Master in Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers will require students to gain a credit in core units and a credit average overall. Exit pointsShould students wish to do so, if they do not obtain credit results in the core units and an overall credit average, they may exit from the course after one semester (or part-time equivalent) with a Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers or, after one-year (or part-time equivalent) with a Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers. Contact detailsInquiries: telephone +61 3 9905 2272 or visit www.education.monash.edu.au. Course coordinatorProfessor Helen Marriott (Faculty of Arts) Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |