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Concepts in Applied Linguistics (LING90039)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online and On Campus (Parkville)
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- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 1 - On Campus Semester 2 - Online Semester 2 - On Campus |
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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 |
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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% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. 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 |
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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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% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. 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 |
Additional details
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 Lu Yu Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Equivalent of 24 hours: Self-directed activities including following seminar recordings, weekly participation in online discussions and tasks. There are no classes for online study. Total time commitment 170 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 - On Campus
Coordinator Lu Yu Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: a 1-hour lecture and a 1-hour workshop per week Total time commitment 170 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 2 - Online
Coordinator Chloe Diskin-Holdaway Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Equivalent of 24 hours: Self-directed activities including following seminar recordings, weekly participation in online activities as directed by the subject coordinator. There are no classes for online study. Total time commitment 170 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 - On Campus
Coordinator Chloe Diskin-Holdaway Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: a 1-hour lecture and a 1-hour workshop per week Total time commitment 170 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
170 Hours
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Additional delivery details
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.
The online option involves self-directed learning using instructions and resources provided in the LMS, and participation in online discussions and tasks as directed by the subject coordinator. There is no class attendance in this option.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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Type Name Course Master of Applied Linguistics
Last updated: 31 January 2024