Concepts in Applied Linguistics (LING90039)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online, On Campus (Parkville), and Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - On Campus Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 three principal specialisations of the Master program: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL); Language Testing; and English Language. 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
- An ability to communicate well in oral and written presentations.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Semester 1
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|
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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Melanie Burns Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 Hours – 1 x two-hour seminar per week for twelve weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery
Coordinator Melanie Burns Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours – 1 x two-hour seminar per week for twelve weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Paul Gruba 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 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Paul Gruba Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 Hours – 1 x two-hour seminar per week for twelve weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
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- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 31 January 2024