Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Area of Study

The courses relevant to this area of study deal with applications of linguistics to professional and social contexts in which language plays a crucial role. They are particularly suited to teachers of English as a mother tongue, English as a second or foreign language and languages other than English, generalist primary school teachers, and those concerned with multicultural and language policies. Areas covered include the application of linguistics to the professional and social contexts in which language plays a crucial role, as well as other applications of linguistics such as in the media, business and industry.

See also the arts postgraduate areas of study entry for linguistics at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/pg-linguistics.html.

For a list of units studied or course outlines, refer to the relevant courses.

• 0010 Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics
• 3769 Master of Applied Linguistics
• 2695 Master of Arts*
• 0020 Doctor of Philosophy*

*By research