Monash University Handbook 2011 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

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

Electives

Students complete three of the following:

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

Alternative electives may be approved on an individual basis.

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 0010 Graduate Diploma in Linguistics

Master of Applied Linguistics