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Applied Linguistics Thesis (LING90010)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online, On Campus (Parkville), and Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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A minor thesis of 10,000 words on an approved research project.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should have:

  • Developed time management and planning, and written communication, through the design, development and writing of a piece of research in the area of Applied Linguistics
  • Developed critical thinking and analysis through completing a critical review of previous research, data collection and analysis and coherent presentation of an extended piece of writing

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • Have developed research skills
  • Have developed critical thinking and analytic skills
  • Be able to communicate a complex research argument through writing

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Please note: the minor thesis is designed to be undertaken towards the end of the degree program. Students should therefore plan to enroll in the thesis in their final semester.

Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
LING90003 Research in Applied Linguistics
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

For quantitative theses, prior completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, LING90005 Quantitative Methods in Language Studies may be required.

Students must obtain an average of H1 overall (80 or above) to undertake a minor thesis.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
LING90041 Projects in Applied Linguistics
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

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: 31 January 2024

Assessment

Additional details

A minor thesis of 10,000 words [100%], due two weeks after the end of the semester.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1 - Online
    CoordinatorHelen Zhao
    Mode of deliveryOnline
    Contact hoursMeetings with supervisor where required
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2023
    Census date31 March 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023
    Assessment period ends23 June 2023

    Semester 1 contact information

  • Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery
    CoordinatorHelen Zhao
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hoursMeetings with supervisor where required
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2023
    Census date31 March 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023
    Assessment period ends23 June 2023

    Semester 1 contact information

    helen.zhao@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2 - Online
    CoordinatorHelen Zhao
    Mode of deliveryOnline
    Contact hoursMeetings with supervisor where required
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023
    Census date31 August 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2023
    Assessment period ends17 November 2023

    Semester 2 contact information

    helen.zhao@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2 - On Campus
    CoordinatorHelen Zhao
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursMeetings with supervisor where required
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023
    Census date31 August 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2023
    Assessment period ends17 November 2023

    Semester 2 contact information

    helen.zhao@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

340 hours

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Additional delivery details

Note: This subject is offered as both online and on-campus. Some restrictions on student visa holders apply. Please contact the course coordinator for more information.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

Last updated: 31 January 2024