Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)Specialisation (formal)Year: 2023
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Contact information
Coordinator
Dr Maria Karidakis
Email: m.karidakis@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
Overview
The minimum entry requirement for Linguistics & Applied Linguistics honours is completion of all the requirements for the BA, with a major in Linguistics & Applied Linguistics and an average of at least H2A (75%) in second and third-year subjects within the major, or equivalent.
The Honours program in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics comprises advanced coursework and an original supervised research project designed to extend a student's knowledge and skills using rigorous methods of inquiry and applying appropriate theories and methodologies to the identification and resolution of research questions within Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. After successfully completing the program, students will be prepared to either progress into a research higher degree at the Master or PhD level, or enter the workforce with improved employment options and scope for professional advancement.
Intended learning outcomes
See course objectives.
- Please see course level intended learning outcomes
Last updated: 3 May 2024
Structure
100 credit points
Students undertaking pure honours in linguistics and applied linguistics must complete:
- LING40015 LAL Thesis Part 1, and LING40016 LAL Thesis Part 2 (50 points);
- LING40002 Issues in Linguistic Research (12.50 points);
- 37.5 points of honours subjects in linguistics and applied linguistics
Students undertaking combined honours in linguistics and applied linguistics and another program must complete:
- LING40015 LAL Thesis Part 1, and LING40016 LAL Thesis Part 2 (50 points);
- 12.5 points honours subjects in linguistics and applied linguistics;
- 37.5 points of honours subjects in the combined discipline.
or
- Honours thesis in the combining discipline (50 points);
- 12.5 points of honours subjects in the combining discipline;
- LING40002 Issues in Linguistic Research (12.5 points);
- 25 points of honours subjects in linguistics and applied linguistics
Total 100 points
Subject Options
Compulsory subjects:
62.5 points for students in pure honours. Combined honours students need to refer to the structure above.
Note: the thesis requires enrolment in two consecutive semesters
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING40002 | Issues in Linguistic Research | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING40015 | LAL Thesis Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
LING40016 | LAL Thesis Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Honours Subjects
Note: Honours students may also take any one of the following subjects for 25 points by concurrently enrolling in LING40001 Directed Reading Project for the remaining 12.5 points, with approval from the subject co-ordinator.
- Seminars in Theoretical Linguistics
- Structure of Aboriginal Languages
- Seminars in Descriptive Linguistics
- Discourse Analysis & Representation
- Experimental Phonetics
Note: Honours students may enrol in only one of the following subjects for the Honours degree and these subjects are not available in online mode for Honours students:
- Quantitative Methods in Applied Linguistics
- Second Language Acquisition
- English in a Globalised World
- Bilingualism
Note: Honours students need written permission from the subject co-ordinator prior to enrolling in the following:
- Directed Reading Project
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING40001 | Directed Reading Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING40004 | Seminars in Theoretical Linguistics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING90005 | Quantitative Methods in Language Studies |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING40006 | Linguistic Field Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
LING90012 | Second Language Acquisition |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING40009 | Seminars in Descriptive Linguistics | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
LING40008 | Experimental Phonetics | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
LING40013 | Methods in Sociolinguistic Research | Not available in 2023 | 25 |
Links
http://languages-linguistics.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 3 May 2024