Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Course

Students will gain a critical understanding of theoretical and practical issues relating to applied linguistics, including second/foreign language acquisition, language teaching, language contact and intercultural communication.

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.

This course consists of three 12-point core units, and three 12-point elective units. Students must complete a minimum of 24 points at level five.

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:

• ALM4140/ALM5460 Special topic in applied linguistics
• ALM4190/ALM5410 Research project (normally only available for on-campus students)
• ALM4250/ALM5250 Second language acquisition
• ALM5210 Language and learning
• ALM5230 Bilingualism
• ALM5270 Literacy
• ALM5290 Child language acquisition
• ALM5350 World Englishes
• ALM5370 Discourse analysis
• ALM5390 Language and identity
• LLC4070/LLC5070 Managing intercultural communication

Students who have completed studies in the masters to the value of:

• 24 points may apply to exit with course 3767 Graduate Certificate in Linguistics
• 48 points may apply to exit with course 3768 Graduate Diploma in Linguistics

Master of Applied Linguistics