Master of Modern Languages Education (Stream B) (MC-MLEB) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

Students who have completed the Master of Modern Languages Education course should be able to:

• demonstrate a high level of competence in the management and teaching of at least one modern language;
• demonstrate a superior knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of language learning;
• have an understanding of the theory and practice of research in modern languages education;
• make effective use of the findings of educational writings and research in addressing language education-related professional problems;
• have the depth of knowledge and understanding that will enable them to be a resource for colleagues in language education-related professional situation;
• demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to modern languages education;
• demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to modern languages education knowledge and practice;
• plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship in the area of modern languages education;
• demonstrate communication and technical research skills in modern languages education to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
• demonstrate technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship in the area of modern languages education.