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Projects in Applied Linguistics (LING90041)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville), Online, and On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online Semester 2 - On Campus |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides students with the opportunity to apply their disciplinary knowledge to a team-based practical project related to their chosen specialisation (TESOL, Language Testing, English Language). Students will gain experience in co-designing and conducting a project, teamwork, and project evaluation. They will develop professional writing skills relevant to producing project proposals and reports, and professional presentation skills relevant to communicating project goals and outcomes to different stakeholders. The subject will include an intensive workshop with input from Industry-based practitioners working in fields related to applied linguistics.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of concepts and issues in their chosen Specialisation
- Apply theoretical concepts and methods from their chosen Specialisation in Applied Linguistics to a real-world project
- Work successfully in teams to analyse, design, and conduct a real-life project
- Effectively and concisely present project material in a range of modes (video, poster, oral and written)
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will have further developed the following:
- Ability for independent critical thinking and self-directed learning
- Ability to apply knowledge learnt over the degree to real-life contexts
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken modes
- Ability to work effectively in teams
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Selection of English Language specialisation in the MC-APLING Master of Applied Linguistics
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LING90018 | Sociolinguistics and Language Learning |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Option 2
Selection of TESOL specialisation in the MC-APLING Master of Applied Linguistics
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LING90012 | Second Language Acquisition |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Option 3
Selection of Language Testing specialisation in the MC-APLING Master of Applied Linguistics
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LING90009 | Language Testing |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LING90010 | Applied Linguistics Thesis |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - 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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Project brief (Group)
| Week 3 | 10% |
Progress report (Individual)
| Week 6 | 25% |
Reflective paper (Group 20% + Individual 5%)
| Week 9 | 25% |
Oral presentation (20 minutes) (Group 15% + Individual 5%)
| Week 11 | 20% |
Written report (Group 15% + Individual 5%)
| End of semester | 20% |
Attendance Requirement Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of seminars to meet the attendance hurdle requirement | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery
Coordinator Kellie Frost Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: 2-hour seminar per week, plus 6-hour intensive workshop, plus 6 hours meetings over the semester with subject co-ordinator and/or project coordinators and team members Total time commitment 340 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 - Online
Coordinator Kellie Frost Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 2-hour seminar per week, plus 6-hour intensive workshop, plus 6 hours meetings over the semester with subject co-ordinator and/or project coordinators and team members Total time commitment 340 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 - Online
Coordinator Kellie Frost Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Equivalent of 36 hours, including one compulsory 6-hour seminar in week 11 (for oral presentation assessments, via zoom), 6 hours of documented group meetings per semester, following seminar recordings, weekly participation in online discussions and activities. Total time commitment 340 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 - On Campus
Coordinator Kellie Frost Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: 2-hour seminar per week, one compulsory 6-hour seminar in week 11 (for oral presentation assessments), and 6 hours of documented group meetings per semester Total time commitment 340 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
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
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Type Name Course Master of Applied Linguistics
Last updated: 31 January 2024