Applied Linguistics Thesis (LING90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville) and Online
About this subject
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 1 - On Campus Semester 2 - On Campus Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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: 4 March 2025
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 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A minor thesis of 10,000 words [100%], due two weeks after the end of the semester.
| End of semester | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 10 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Helen Zhao Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Meetings with supervisor where required Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Coordinator Helen Zhao Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Meetings with supervisor where required Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 - Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Giuseppe D'Orazzi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Meetings with supervisor where required Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 - Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Giuseppe D'Orazzi Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Meetings with supervisor where required Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
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: 4 March 2025
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Last updated: 4 March 2025