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English Language (100pt)
Specialisation (formal)Year: 2021
English Language (100pt)
Contact information
Program Directors
Dr. Janne Morton
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact: 'make an enquiry' on http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/3-master-of-applied-linguistics
Overview
The English Language specialisation is part of Master of Applied Linguistics.
This specialisation focuses on sociolinguistic theories, and techniques of linguistic analysis related to discourse, semantics, syntax, phonetics, and phonology.
Intended learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the socio-cultural context of language and communication;
- Identify and synthesize current issues and debates in sociolinguistics;
- Critically evaluate research on the social dimension of language use and its applications.
Last updated: 3 May 2024
Structure
100 credit points
Students are required to complete the program requirements/structure from the year that they commenced their program. All required compulsory, core and capstone subjects must be completed to be eligible to graduate from the program.
100 point program
Duration: 1 year full-time / up to 2 years part-time
- two compulsory subjects (25 points)
- capstone subject (12.5 points)
-
elective subjects (62.5 points) including:
- Students with an ESL background can take a maximum of 25 points from the ESL elective list
- Remaining points must be selected from the graduate elective subject list
Capstone Subjects which are not taken as the Capstone for this Specialisation may be taken as Elective subjects.
Capstone Stream 1:
Students in the English Language specialisation must take at least 25 points of English Language Capstone subjects
Capstone Stream 1: LING90003 Research in Applied Linguistics (12.5 points) or LING90005 Quantitative Methods in Language Studies (12.5 points) and LING90018 (12.5 points) Sociolinguistics and Language Learning or LING90019 English in a Globalised World (12.5 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills within the English Language specialisation
For policies that govern this degree, see the Courses, Subjects, Awards and Programs Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Library. Students also should also refer to information in the Enrolment and Timetabling Policy.
Subject Options
Compulsory Subjects (25 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING90039 | Concepts in Applied Linguistics |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING90018 | Sociolinguistics and Language Learning | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Note: It is strongly recommended that students take LING90039 Concepts in Applied Linguistics in their first semester.
Capstone Subject (12.5 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING90003 | Research in Applied Linguistics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING90005 | Quantitative Methods in Language Studies |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING90018 | Sociolinguistics and Language Learning | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Note: LING90018 is the compulsory subject for this specialisation
Elective Subjects - Graduate Elective List (minimum 62.5 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING90002 | Presenting Academic Discourse |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING90003 | Research in Applied Linguistics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90005 | Quantitative Methods in Language Studies |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90007 | Language Curriculum Design | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
LING90008 | Language Program Evaluation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90009 | Language Testing |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90010 | Applied Linguistics Thesis |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
LING90012 | Second Language Acquisition |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING90015 | English Phonetics and Phonology | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90016 | Grammar in Use | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
LING90019 | English in a Globalised World | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
LING90020 | Second Language Writing | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
LING90021 | Bilingualism | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90026 | Transcultural Communication at Work | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90028 | Discourse and Interaction | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90034 | Second Language Pragmatics | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
Elective subjects - ESLA Elective List (maximum 25 points)
Note: students must have an ESL background.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ESLA90001 | Professional Speaking Communication | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ESLA90002 | Advanced Self-Editing | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
ESLA90003 | Professional Literacies | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
ESLA90004 | Intercultural Professional Communication | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Notes
Please note: the 100 point Master of Applied Linguistics program in this specialisation is available online/distance learning and/or on campus.
Last updated: 3 May 2024