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
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

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.

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

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

Alternative exit(s)

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

Award(s) received on completion ^*

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics

* 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.

13 October 2017 20 January 2025