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Concepts in Applied Linguistics (LING90039)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 1 - On Campus Semester 2 - On Campus Semester 2 - Online |
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Concepts in Applied Linguistics is a compulsory subject for all students on the Master in Applied Linguistics, and should be taken in the first semester of enrolment in the program. This introductory subject teaches students core concepts; current issues and debates; and diverse research methods in applied linguistics. It introduces students to the five principal specialisations of the Master program: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL); Technology in Language Learning; Language Testing; English Language; and applied linguistics in Modern Languages. It tracks the origins of these fields from their diverse theoretical inceptions, such as psycholinguistics, pedagogy and sociolinguistics, to their applications in various domains, including, for example, language teaching and learning; language assessment; and language policy and planning. It also shows how advancements in applied linguistics have been applied to real-world problems such as how to train language teachers; how to design fair and effective language tests; how to combat language discrimination; and how minority languages can be revived and maintained. The subject is an essential part of foundational study for the Master and prepares students for more specialised subjects on the program; for further independent research and study; and for professions in public service, teaching, translation and speech pathology.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge of concepts in core areas of applied linguistics;
- Apply library skills to synthesise and evaluate relevant scholarship in diverse areas of applied linguistics;
- Understand and evaluate the purpose and applications of selected research methodologies in applied linguistics;
- Assess how current issues and debates in applied linguistics may be approached from diverse perspectives
Generic skills
- On completion of this subject, students should have: • a respect for ethical scholarship and intellectual integrity; • a well-developed capacity for self-directed learning, critical perspectives, and transcultural communication; • an openness to new ideas and an appreciation of diverse perspectives; and • an ability to communicate well in oral and written presentations.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Report (annotated bibliography) Due in Weeks 3-4
| Week 4 | 20% |
Oral presentation; Due in Weeks 7-8 On Campus Students Only
| Week 8 | 30% |
A video presentation Online Students Only
| From Week 7 to Week 8 | 30% |
Essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Report (annotated bibliography) Due in Weeks 3-4
| Week 4 | 20% |
Oral presentation; Due in Weeks 7-8 On Campus students only
| Week 8 | 30% |
A video presentation Online Students Only
| From Week 7 to Week 8 | 30% |
Essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
Additional details
Hurdle Requirement -
Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.
Online students are expected to follow the weekly materials for the subject provided on the LMS, including recorded seminars, and to participate in the LMS discussion boards.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 - Semester 1 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Chloe Diskin-Holdaway Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours – 1 x two-hour seminar per week for twelve weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 - Semester 2 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Chloe Diskin-Holdaway Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours – 1 x two-hour seminar per week for twelve weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 - Semester 2 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022