0010 - Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
Abbreviated title | PGradDipAppLing |
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CRICOS Code | 058712M |
Managing faculty | Arts |
Study location and mode | Off-campus (Clayton) Some units require on-campus attendance. |
Total credit points required | 48 |
Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT |
Course coordinator | Dr Julie Bradshaw |
Description
Objectives
Students successfully completing this course will have:
- a sound knowledge of diverse aspects of the academic discipline
- an understanding of the world view of the field of study
- a critical appreciation of the secondary literature in the field of study
- a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
- advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal
- advanced analytical skills
- advanced skills relating to the ability to use relevant technology such as databases, information management systems and search engines effectively.
Structure
Students complete three core* units and one elective unit.
* Eligible students may be granted an exemption for one core unit, in which case they will complete two elective units.
Requirements
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 identity
- ALM5410 Research project
- ALM5460 Special topic in applied linguistics
Progression to further studies
Alternative exit(s)
Award(s) received on completion *
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.