3769 - Master of 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 | MAppLing |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 72 |
| Duration (years) | 1.5 years FT, 3 years PT |
| Minimum grade for completion | To graduate with the masters, students must gain a credit (60 C) or above in core units and a minimum credit average overall. |
| 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
- a grasp of research methodology and ethics, and an ability to undertake a small, independent research project in one of the disciplines represented in the program.
Structure
The course consists of six 12-point units comprising three core units, and three elective units.
Students must complete a minimum of 24 points at level four and 24 points at level five.
Requirements
Core units
- ALM4110 General linguistics
- ALM4130 Language in society
- ALM4150 Research design in applied linguistics
Electives
Select three of the following, or alternative electives may be approved on an individual basis:
- ALM4250/ALM5250 Second language acquisition
- ALM5210 Language and learning
- ALM5230 Bilingualism
- ALM5270 Literacy
- ALM5290 Child language acquisition
- ALM5350 English in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
- ALM5370 Discourse analysis
- ALM5390 Language and identity
- ALM5410 Research project (normally only available for on-campus students)
- ALM5460 Special topic in applied linguistics
Alternative exit(s)
Students who have completed studies in the masters to the value of:
- 24 points may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Linguistics
- 48 points may apply to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Linguistics
Students will also exit the masters with the approprtiate award if they do not maintain a minimum credit average (60 C ).
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.