Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

This course deals with the basics of linguistics, and may be taken for its own sake or by way of preparation for the study of the applications of linguistics to professional and social contexts covered in course 3769 Master of Applied Linguistics.

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
• advanced skills relating to the ability to use relevant technology such as databases, information management systems and search engines effectively.

This course consists of three core* units and one elective unit.

* Eligible students may be granted an exemption for one core unit, in which case they will complete two elective units.

Core units

• APG4346 Language in society
• APG4347 Research methods in applied linguistics
• APG4698 General linguistics

Electives

• APG4348/APG5348 Second language acquisition
• APG5349 World Englishs
• APG4652/APG5652 Managing intercultural communication (Offered on-campus only in 2011)
• APG5702 Bilingualism
• APG5703 Literacy
• APG5704 Discourse analysis (Not offered in 2011)
• APG5705 Language and identity

Students who complete the postgraduate diploma program may proceed to course 3769 Master of Applied Linguistics.

After successful completion of 24 points, students may apply to exit the program with course 3676 Graduate Certificate in Linguistics.

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics