Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Course

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 Faculty of Arts

Managing faculty	Arts
Abbreviated title	MEngIntLang
CRICOS code	058232E
Total credit points required	72
Standard duration of study (years)	1.5 years FT, 3 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Clayton)
Course coordinator	Associate Professor Farzad Sharifian

Description

The Master of English as an International Language is an innovative interdisciplinary course designed for candidates who are interested in exploring the issues that are associated with the role of English as an international language. The course covers issues that relate to the socio-cultural, conceptual, and ideological considerations that relate to the spread of English around the world. It addresses issues such as the speaker's identity, teaching of English as an international language, and the use of English as a lingua franca in international professional contexts.

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

This course consists of two 12-point core units and 48 points of elective units. All units are worth 12 points unless otherwise indicated.

Requirements

Core units

EIL4402 Renationalising English: Language, culture, and communication
EIL4404 Issues in teaching English as an international language

Elective units

ALM4150 Research design in applied linguistics
ALM4250/ALM5250 Second language acquisition
ALM5350 World Englishes
EIL4401 English in international professional contexts
EIL5001 Research project in EIL (24 points)
JAL4610/JAL5610 Research methodology in applied linguistics
LLC4070/LLC5070 Managing intercultural communication

Students may also choose a 12-point elective from a related discipline approved by the course coordinator.

Alternative exit(s)

Students may apply to exit after successful competion of:

24 points with course 3938 Graduate Certificate in English as an International Language
48 points with course 3931 Graduate Diploma in English as an International Language

Award(s)

Master of English as an International Language