3930 - Master of English as an International Language
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 | MEngIntLang |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 058232E |
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | On-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 Farzad Sharifian |
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
Requirements
Core units
- EIL4404 Issues in teaching English as an international language
- EIL4402 Renationalising English: Language, culture, and communication
Elective units
- EIL4401 English in international professional contexts
- LLC4070/LLC5070 Managing intercultural communication
- ALM4150 Research design in applied linguistics
- ALM4250/ALM5250 Second language acquisition
- EIL5001 Research project in EIL (24 points)
- ALM5350 World Englishes
- JAL4610/JAL5610 Research methodology in applied linguistics
Students may also choose a 12-point elective from a related discipline approved by the course coordinator.
Alternative exit(s)
Students who have completed studies in this course to the value of:
- 24 points may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate in English as an International Language
- 48 points may apply to exit with a Graduate Diploma in English as an International Language.
Students will also exit the masters with the appropriate award if they do not maintain the required academic level.
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.