ALM5460 - Special Topic in Applied Linguistics

Leader: Dr Heather Bowe and Dr Keith Allan

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Guided reading in an area of applied linguistics of participants' choice. Guided reading involves the location and critical examination of the relevant literature in the chosen topic. The examination of the reading and its discussion with the supervisor will form the basis of the assessment for the subject.

Assessment

Critical overview of relevant literature (2000 words): 25%
Oral presentation on topic: 5%
Essay on a relevant topic or research question (6000 words): 70%