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Language Testing (200pt)
Specialisation (formal)Year: 2024
Overview
The Language Testing specialisation is part of the Master of Applied Linguistics.
This specialisation focuses on the theory and practice of language assessment including test construction and validation, specific purposes tests, and alternative assessment practices, including classroom‐based and other broader social and professional contexts.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this specialisation, students should be able to:
- Describe current issues and debates in language assessment
- Critically evaluate language assessment research and its applications
- Apply theoretical frameworks of language assessment to create/analyse assessment tasks
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
200 credit points
All required compulsory, foundation core selective and capstone subjects must be completed to be eligible to graduate from the program.
200 point program
Duration: 2 years full-time /up to 4 years part-time
Students entering this specialisation under the 200 point program will need to complete:
- 25 credit points of compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Foundation selectives (must be taken in the first 100 points of the program)
- 25 credit points of Capstone subjects
- 137.5 credit points of Elective subjects including
For students with an ESL background:
- Between 87.5 and 137.5 credit points of Graduate Elective subjects
- A maximum of 37.5 credit points of Foundation Elective subjects that must be taken in the first 100 points of the program
- A maximum of 12.5 credit points of ESL Elective subjects
For students without an ESL background:
- Between 100 and 137.5 credit points of Graduate Elective subjects
- A maximum of 37.5 credit points of Foundation Elective subjects that must be taken in the first 100 points of the program
Note:
Students may choose not to take Foundation Elective Subjects and select only from the Graduate Elective list.
Capstone Stream 1: LING90010 Minor Thesis (25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills within the Language Testing specialisation
Capstone Streams 2: LING90041 Projects in Applied Linguistics (25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills from the Language Testing specialisation to real-world projects
For policies that govern this degree, see the Courses, Subjects, Awards and Programs Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Library:
https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1327/#section-4.15
Students also should also refer to information in the Enrolment and Timetabling Policy:
https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1294/#section-4.1
Subject Options
Compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING90039 | Concepts in Applied Linguistics |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING90009 | Language Assessment |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Note: It is strongly recommended that students take LING90039 Concepts in Applied Linguistics in their first semester.
Foundation Selectives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING10001 | The Secret Life of Language | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING10002 | Intercultural Communication | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Capstone subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING90010 | Applied Linguistics Thesis |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
25 |
LING90041 | Projects in Applied Linguistics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
25 |
Elective subjects
Foundation elective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING20003 | Second Language Learning and Teaching | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING20006 | Syntax | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING20010 | Language, Society and Culture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING30003 | First Language Acquisition | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
LING30007 | Semantics | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
LING30015 | Corpus Linguistics | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
Graduate Elective Subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
LING90002 | Presenting Academic Discourse |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING90003 | Research in Applied Linguistics |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING90005 | Quantitative Methods in Language Studies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90007 | Language Curriculum Design |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90008 | Language Program Evaluation |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90012 | Second Language Acquisition |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING90015 | English Phonetics and Phonology |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90016 | Grammar in Use |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90020 | Second Language Writing | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
LING90021 | Bilingualism |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90026 | Transcultural Communication at Work |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90028 | Discourse and Interaction |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING90018 | Sociolinguistics and Language Learning |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90034 | Second Language Pragmatics |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LING90042 | Psycholinguistics | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
ESL Elective subjects
Note: students must have an ESL background.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ESLA90001 | Professional Speaking Communication | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ESLA90002 | Advanced Self-Editing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ESLA90003 | Professional Literacies | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ESLA90004 | Intercultural Professional Communication | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Note:
The 200 point Master of Applied Linguistics program in all specialisations is only available to on-campus students.
Links
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/soll
Last updated: 30 January 2024