Postgraduate - Course3767 - Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics

This course is designed for those who are interested in exploring the key ideas of applied linguistics so as to prepare them for continuing studies. The program aims to meet, in part, the needs of people wishing to apply linguistics in various professional fields; it focuses upon the central aspects of the discipline and aims to develop students' basic knowledge and skills in these areas. It may be undertaken by students who do not hold a degree, but have extensive professional experience in relevant areas.

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics is available in the following streams:

• General applied linguistics (on-campus or off-campus students)
• Japanese applied linguistics (on-campus students only)
• English as an international language (on-campus students only).

On-campus international students are not eligible to apply for admission into the off-campus general applied linguistics stream.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes. For more information refer to http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate a sound knowledge of diverse aspects of the academic discipline
• articulate and apply an understanding of the world view of the field of study
• demonstrate a critical appreciation of the secondary literature in the field of study
• apply a critical familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
• apply advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal
• demonstrate advanced analytical skills
• demonstrate a thorough understanding 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 a core unit and a 12-point unit selected from one of three streams.

Stream A - General applied linguistics

Stream coordinator: Dr Louisa Willoughby

Students must complete:

• APG4347 Research methods in applied linguistics

plus one of:

• APG4698 General linguistics
• APG4346 Language in society

Stream B - Japanese applied linguistics

Students are required to have intermediate Japanese competence or higher to complete this stream.

Stream coordinator: Dr Robyn Spence-Brown

Students must complete:

• APG4347 Research methods in applied linguistics
• APG4633 Teaching and learning Asian languages.

Stream C - English as an international language

Stream coordinator: Professor Farzad Sharifian

Students must complete:

• APG4347 Research methods in applied linguistics

plus one of:

• APG4734 Renationalising English: Language, culture and communication
• APG4735 Issues in teaching English as an international language.

Students who pass two single units, including the core unit APG4347 (Research methods in applied linguistics) or equivalent, in one of the above-mentioned streams through Monash University/Open Universities Australia may be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Linguistics without further study requirements. Alternatively, they may be eligible to apply for 0010 Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics with credit granted for prior study.

Graduate Certificate in Linguistics