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TESOL (200pt)
Specialisation (formal)Year: 2022
Overview
The TESOL specialisation is part of the Master of Applied Linguistics.
This specialisation is focused on theories and research related to language acquisition, learning and pedagogy, as well as practical approaches to the design of language programs and curricula.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this specialisation, students should be able to:
- Describe current issues and debates in language teaching and learning research;
- Develop awareness of different language learning theoretical frameworks;
- Analyze language learning data from different perspectives;
- Critically evaluate language learning research and its pedagogical applications
Last updated: 3 May 2024
Structure
200 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.
200 point program
Duration: 2 years full-time / up to 4 years part-time
- two compulsory subjects (25 points)
- one foundation core subject (12.5 points) (must be taken in the first 100 points of the program)
- capstone subject (25 points)
-
elective subjects (137.5 points) including:
- A maximum of 37.5 points can be taken from the foundation elective subject list and they must be taken in the first 100 points of the program
- 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
Students may choose not to take Foundation Elective Subjects and select only from the Graduate Elective list
Capstone Stream 1: Minor thesis (25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills within the TESOL specialisation
Capstone Streams 2: LING90041 Projects in Applied Linguistics (25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills from the TESOL specialisation to real-world projects
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 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING90012 | Second Language Acquisition | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Note: It is strongly recommended that students take LING90039 Concepts in Applied Linguistics in their first semester.
Foundation Core Subjects (12.5 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING10001 | The Secret Life of Language | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING10002 | Intercultural Communication | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Capstone Subjects (25 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING90010 | Applied Linguistics Thesis |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING90041 | Projects in Applied Linguistics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
Note: LING90012 is the compulsory subject for this specialisation
Elective subjects - Foundation Elective Subjects (maximum 37.5 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING20003 | Second Language Learning and Teaching | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING20006 | Syntax | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING20010 | Language, Society and Culture | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING30003 | First Language Acquisition | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
LING30007 | Semantics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING30012 | Language and Identity | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
Elective subjects (minimum 100 points)*
Graduate Elective Subjects
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 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90005 | Quantitative Methods in Language Studies | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90007 | Language Curriculum Design | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
LING90008 | Language Program Evaluation | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
LING90009 | Language Testing | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90015 | English Phonetics and Phonology | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90016 | Grammar in Use | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90018 | Sociolinguistics and Language Learning | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90019 | English in a Globalised World | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
LING90020 | Second Language Writing | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90021 | Bilingualism | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
LING90026 | Transcultural Communication at Work | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90028 | Discourse and Interaction | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
LING90034 | Second Language Pragmatics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
*Including Elective subjects - ESLA Elective List (maximum 25 points) for students with ESL background
Note: students must have an ESL background.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ESLA90001 | Professional Speaking Communication | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ESLA90002 | Advanced Self-Editing |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ESLA90003 | Professional Literacies | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ESLA90004 | Intercultural Professional Communication |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Notes
Please note: the 200-point Master of Applied Linguistics program in all specialisations is only available to on-campus students.
Links
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/soll
Last updated: 3 May 2024