Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics
From 2012, Monash has merged the Graduate Certificate in Linguistics with the Graduate Certificate in English as an International Language. This merger results in one course, the Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics, which has three streams:
- General Applied Linguistics (available either on-campus or off-campus),
- Japanese Applied Linguistics, (on-campus students only)
- English as an International Language (on-campus students only)
Please note that as this is a new course, we are still finalising some administrative details. This means that the course does not currently (sept 2011) appear correctly in course finder, and the CRICOS code for the course is yet to be finalised. Please bear with us as these features are updated and rest assured this course will be available for enrolments for semester 1, 2012. In the meantime if you have questions about the course please email the coordinator of the stream in which you are considering enrolling:
- General Applied Linguistics: Dr Louisa Willoughby: Louisa.Willoughby@monash.edu
- Japanese Applied Linguistics: Dr Robyn Spence-Brown: Robyn.SpenceBrown@monash.edu
- English as an International Language: Professor Farzad Sharifian: Farzad.Sharifian@monash.edu
For information on the previously offered course, please see Graduate Certificate in Linguistics 2011.
Description
Objectives
Structure
Required units
Entry requirements
Awards
Applications
Description
This course is designed for those who are interested in exploring the key ideas of applied linguistics so as to prepare them for continuing studies. The program aims to meet, in part, the needs of people wishing to apply linguistics in various professional fields; it focuses upon the central aspects of the discipline and aims to develop students' basic knowledge and skills in these areas. It may be undertaken by students who do not hold a degree, but have extensive professional experience in relevant areas.
Course code: 3767
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics is available in the following streams:
- General Applied Linguistics (available either on-campus or off-campus)
- Japanese Applied Linguistics, (on-campus students only)
- English as an International Language (on-campus students only)
See Course Finder for admission, fee and application details.
Objectives
Students successfully completing this course will have:
- a familiarity with diverse aspects of the academic discipline
- a familiarity with the world view of the field of study
- a familiarity with the secondary literature in the field of study
- a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
- advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal
- developed sound analytical skills
- developed the ability to use relevant technology such as databases, information management systems and search engines effectively
Structure
This course consists of two 12-point units. Students complete one of the streams outlined below.
Required units
Students in all streams must complete APG4347/APG5347 Research methods in applied linguistics. Students will select a stream and must take the required units for that stream.
Stream A – General Applied Linguistics
Stream Coordinator: Dr Louisa Willoughby
Students must take two of the following three units::
- APG4347 Research methods in applied linguistics
- APG4346 Language in society
- APG4698 General linguistics
Stream B – Japanese Applied Linguistics
(This stream assumes students have intermediate Japanese competence or higher)
Stream Coordinator: Dr Robyn Spence-Brown
Students must take:
Stream C – English as an International Language
Stream Coordinator: Prof Farzad Sharifian
Students must take:
- APG4347 Research methods in applied linguistics
- APG4735 Issues in teaching English as an international language
Progression to further studies
Students who complete the Certificate may proceed to 0010 Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics.
Entry requirements
- Applicants must meet the university post-graduate English requirements
Awards
Graduate Certificate in Applied LinguisticsApplications
Apply online via Course Finder.
Information about applying by mail.