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Shorter Thesis - Applied Linguistics (LING70002)
Masters time-based researchOn Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Principal coordinator
Carsten Roever
Overview
| Availability | Time-based Research |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
A thesis of 20,000 - 22,000 words on an approved research project.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should:
- have demonstrated the ability to design, develop and carry out a piece of research in the area of applied linguistics;
- have demonstrated specialist knowledge in the area of their research and make a demonstrable contribution towards the solution of the selected question;
- have achieve advanced competence in research skills and techniques such as the collection and management of primary data, the selection of an appropriate methodology, and the analysis of data;
- have demonstrated an understanding of and commitment to research ethics or code of practice; and
- have presented the results of their research in publishable form or work towards incorporating their findings in further research.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- gain an advanced knowledge of research skills and appropriate techniques such as research design, data collection, data analysis and presentation of results;
- demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of their research;
- present the results of their research in publishable form or work towards incorporating their findings in further research; and
- demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to research ethics or code of practice.
Last updated: 30 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: 30 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A thesis of 20,000-22,000 words on an approved research project.
| N/A |
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 30 January 2024