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Applied Linguistics
Specialisation (formal)Year: 2017
Applied Linguistics
Overview
The masters program allows students to combine coursework with extensive independent research in applied linguistics. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. Candidates may advance to the Doctor of Philosophy degree after successful completion of the masters or may apply to convert to the PhD at an earlier stage. An honours grade of at least H3 (65%) average must be attained in the respective thesis and advanced seminar components of the course to qualify for the award of the masters degree.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar & Shorter Thesis) in this area of specialisation should:
- gain advanced learning in research skills and appropriate techniques such as the use of archival or primary evidence, analysis of data, judgment of conflicting evidence;
- demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of their research;
- present the results of their research in publishable form or work towards incorporating their findings in further research; and
- demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to research ethics or code of practice.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
Duration: 1.5 years full-time / 3 years part-time
Program Requirements -
- 20,000-22,000 word thesis
- one compulsory subject
- elective subject (12.5 points) (selected in consultation with the supervisor)
Subject Options
Thesis Subject
20,000-22,000 word thesis
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING70002 | Shorter Thesis - Applied Linguistics | Time-based Research (On Campus - Parkville) |
0 |
Compulsory subject
1 compulsory subject
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING90005 | Quantitative Methods in Language Studies |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Elective subjects
1 elective subject selected in consultation with the supervisor (12.5 points).
Please note: Students may take other subjects listed in linguistics and applied linguistics with the approval of the course coordinator.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING90003 | Research in Applied Linguistics |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90007 | Language Curriculum Design |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90008 | Language Program Evaluation | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
LING90009 | Language Testing |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING90012 | Second Language Acquisition |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING90015 | English Phonetics and Phonology |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90016 | Grammar in Use |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING90018 | Sociolinguistics and Language Learning |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING90019 | English in a Globalised World |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Links
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/soll
Last updated: 30 January 2024