3239 - Master in Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers
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 | MAppLingLangTeachers |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 041554D |
| Managing faculty | Education |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Clayton) Multi-modal (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 72 |
| Duration (years) | 1.5 years FT, 3 years PT |
| Recognition of prior learning | Credit for prior studies may be granted as follows: + a Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics or Graduate Diploma in Applied Japanese linguistics from Monash, or equivalent graduate diploma in the Arts faculty receives credit to a maximum of 36 points, provided a credit average in the graduate diploma was achieved + students currently enrolled in the graduate diploma, Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Research) or Master of Arts by research and coursework with studies in applied Japanese linguistics/Applied linguistics B 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 MAppLingLangTeachers program with recognition of full credit for these units + an honours degree with a minimum 2B grade in applied linguistics or applied Japanese linguistics or education receives credit to a maximum of 36 points. All decisions on the extent of credit for prior studies will be at the discretion of the course adviser.+ Students currently enrolled in the graduate diploma, Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Research) (previously masters qualifying) or Master of Arts by research and coursework with studies in applied Japanese linguistics/Applied linguistics B 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 MAppLingLangTeachers program with recognition of full credit for these units. + Honours degree with a minimum 2B grade in applied linguistics or applied Japanese linguistics or education receive credit to a maximum of 36 points. All decisions on the extent of credit for prior studies will be at the discretion of the course adviser. |
| Minimum grade for completion | Graduation from this course will require students to gain a credit in core units and a credit average overall. |
| Contact details | Telephone +61 3 9905 2819 or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au. |
| Course coordinator | Dr Margaret Gearon |
Description
Objectives
This program is designed to extend participants knowledge and skills of educational research by helping them come to better understand both the theoretical and practical aspects of pedagogy. The program draws attention to teaching and learning in ways that are intended to foster a reflective stance toward the development of professional knowledge about teaching. Involvement in the program will aid participants in coming to better understand that which is involved in the development of knowledge of practice and its application to theory and practice through educational research.
The program aims to:
- engage in teaching second or foreign language informed by theory and research into language acquisition and language teaching
- integrate participants' academic studies of applied linguistics in action-oriented or other research
- foster deeper understandings of classroom practice and student learning
- develop participants' ability to perform and assess quantitative and qualitative research methods in applied linguistic studies
- foster, explore and examine the nature of professional learning
- focus serious attention on the professional knowledge of practice
- foster deeper understandings of evidence based practice
- develop participants' scholarly writing and establish criteria for 'best practice' in language teaching.
Structure
Two streams are available. Students must select either stream A or stream B (see below). Each stream consists of three core 12-point units, including one research methodology unit. In addition to these three core units, students will choose one of the following options:
(i.) three 12-point elective units from arts or education
(ii.) two 12-point elective units from arts or education plus a 12-point research project* (arts)
(iii.) one 12-point elective unit from arts or education and a 24-point thesis* (education) or dissertation* (arts).
Students may also undertake other electives which are relevant to the course with the approval of the course adviser.
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.
* The research alternatives above must be approved by the course adviser.
Requirements
Stream A: Teaching Asian languages (Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indonesian or other)
Core units
Students must choose three of the following:
- ALM4250/ALM5250 Second language acquisition
- JAL4530/JAL5530 Teaching and learning Asian languages
- JAL4610/JAL5610 Research methodology for applied linguistics
- an appropriate 12-point research unit to be selected from the faculty suite of research methodology units listed below (taken on advice from the course coordinator or supervisor)
Stream B: Teaching English as a second/foreign language
Core units
Students must choose three of the following:
- ALM4250/ALM5250 Second language acquisition
- EDF6233 Theory and practice of TESOL
- JAL4610/JAL5610 Research methodology for applied linguistics
- an appropriate 12-point research unit to be selected from the faculty suite of research methodology units (taken on advice from the course coordinator or supervisor), or EDF6234 Curriculum design and evaluation in languages education
Both streams
Elective units
- ALM5460 Special topic in applied linguistics
- EDF6232 Professional practice for teachers of English as a foreign language
- EDF6234 Curriculum design and evaluation in languages education
- EDF6236 Language, society and cultural difference
- EDF6238 Advanced practicum in language teaching: TESOL
- EDF6010/EDF6020 Professional project
- EIL4404 Issues in teaching English as an international language
- JAL4130/JAL5130 Japanese sociolinguistics
- JAL4140/JAL5140 Asian languages in contact
- JAL4590/JAL5590 Japanese linguistics
Research electives
A research methodology unit is a prerequisite for the following. Select one of:
- ALM4190/ALM5410 Research project (12 points)*
- AST4680/AST5680 Research project A (12 points)*
- AST4700/AST5700 Research dissertation (24 points)*
- EDF6031 Masters thesis part 1, and EDF6032 Masters thesis part 2 (16,000 words) (24 points)**
* Offered by the Faculty of Arts.
** For students who are interested in later applying for doctoral studies in education.
Research methodology units
- EDF6005 Reading, interpreting and communicating research (12 points)
- EDF6006 Introduction to quantitative research methods (12 points)
- EDF6007 Qualitative approaches to research (12 points)
- EDF6008 Working with theory in research (12 points)
- EDF6009 Special topic in research (12 points)
- EDF6012 Specific focus in research A (6 points)
- EDF6013 Specific focus in research B (6 points)
Off-campus elective units (for Australian domestic students only)
Professional recognition
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.