Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics

Course code: 0010 + Course abbreviation: PGradDipAppLing + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study mode and course location

Off-campus* (Clayton)

* Some units require on-campus attendance.

Course description

This course deals with the basics of linguistics, and may be taken for its own sake or by way of preparation for the study of the applications of linguistics to professional and social contexts covered in the Master of Applied Linguistics program.

Course structure

The course normally consists of three (but a minimum of two) core units and one (or a maximum of two) elective unit. All units are worth 12 points. Core units are compulsory unless exempted.

Core units

ALM4110 General linguistics
ALM4130 Language in society
ALM4150 Research design in applied linguistics

Electives

ALM4140 Special topic in applied linguistics
ALM5210 Language and learning
ALM5230 Bilingualism
ALM5250 Second language acquisition
ALM5270 Literacy
ALM5290 Child language acquisition
ALM5350 English in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
ALM5370 Discourse analysis
ALM5390 Language and gender
ALM5410 Research project
ALM5460 Special topic in applied linguistics

Exit points

After successful completion of 24 points students may apply to exit the program with a graduate certificate.

Articulation

Students require a credit average in the postgraduate diploma program to transfer to the Master of Applied Linguistics by coursework.

Course coordinator

Dr Julie Bradshaw

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