Master of Applied Linguistics - PostGraduate/Graduate Coursework
1.
Course outline and structure
2. Objectives
3. Course Coordinators
4. Course code
5. CRICOS code (for
international students)
6.
Mode of delivery
7.
Location
8.
Length of course
9. Entry requirements
10. English Language
Requirements
11.
Credit provision
12.
Exit points
13.
Fee Structure
14.
Applications
15.
Textbooks for OCL (ALM/LLC) and OUA (ALMX) Units
1. Course outline and structure (Summary)
The course consists of six 12-point subjects, with three core subjects and three electives.
Full-time students undertake subjects to the value of 24 points at fourth year level in their first semester of enrolment, followed by another 24 points at either fourth or fifth year level in the second semester of their enrolment. In the final semester of their enrolment, students take 24 points at fifth year level. There are three required core subjects. Remaining units are selected from the set of electives. Students can enter the program in the first or second semester. The course may also be taken part-time.
Core units
- ALM4110/ALMX411 General linguistics (compulsory unless exempted by course coordinator)
- ALM4130/ALMX413 Language in society (compulsory unless exempted by course coordinator)
- ALM4150/ALMX415 Research design in applied linguistics (compulsory unless exempted by course coordinator)
Electives
- ALM5210 Language and learning
- ALM5230 Bilingualism
- ALM4250 /ALM5250 Second language acquisition
- ALM5270 Literacy
- ALM5290 Child language acquisition (not currently offered)
- ALM5350/ALMX535 World Englishes
- ALM5370 Discourse analysis
- ALM5390 Language and identity (in alternate years)
- LLC4070/LLC5070 Intercultural Communication
- ALM5410 Research project (only available on campus)
- ALM5460 Special topic in applied linguistics (only available on campus)
An alternative elective may be approved on an individual basis.
Units offered in 2009 and 2010
- Semester
1
- Off-Campus Learning
- ALM4110/ALMX411 General Linguistics
- ALM4150 /ALM5150/ALMX515 Research Design
- ALM5230/ALMX523 Bilingualism
- ALM5370 Discourse Analysis
- ALM5390 Language and Gender (2009 & subsequent odd years only)
- Off-Campus Learning
- Semester 2
Students will gain a critical understanding of theoretical and practical issues relating to applied linguistics, including second/foreign language acquisition, language teaching, language contact and intercultural communication.
2. Objectives
At the completion of the course, students will be able to
- Display an understanding and an awareness of scholarly literature and research in the area of applied linguistics;
- Critically assess research reports dealing with applied linguistics, including second language acquisition, language teaching, languages in contact, and intercultural communication;
- Assess quantitative and qualitative research methods used in applied linguistic studies;
- Integrate their academic studies of applied linguistics in action-oriented or other research
3. Course Coordinators
Dr Louisa WilloughbyTel: +61 3 9905 2237
Email: Louisa.Willoughby@arts.monash.edu.au
4. Course Code
3769
5. CRICOS code:
not applicable
6. Mode of delivery
Principally off -campus with on-campus enrolment for some units
7. Location
Clayton campus.
8. Length of course
Three semesters FT; 6 semesters PT
9. Entry requirements
Applicants should hold
- a Bachelors degree with at least a credit average in the final year, or
- a Bachelors pass degree with demonstrable professional experience at a senior level in a relevant area (Such applicants will need to supply a CV, a 1000 word statement and names of two professional referees), or
- completion of the Monash Postgraduate Diploma in Applied
Linguistics provided a credit average in the Postgraduate Diploma
was achieved. (In accordance with the policy to award credit for
prior learning, advanced standing to a maximum of 48 points may be
counted towards the Masters in Applied Linguistics.)
Note that prior study of Linguistics is not required as a prerequisite.
See also English language requirements below.
10. English language requirements
Same as for English proficiency requirements for the Faculty of Arts:
(a) IELTS - an overall band score of not less than 6.5 on the IELTS. In addition, a score of at least 6.0 is required in each module and applicants must undertake the appropriate module (A, B or C) in regard to reading and writing; or
(b) TOEFL - an overall score of 580, with a 5 in the TWE test. Scores must be available for both the TOEFL and TWE. A minimum score of at least 237 is needed on the computerized TOEFL testing, plus a core of 5 or more for the TWE; or
(c) Successful completion of a course of tertiary studies of at least two years duration requiring formal assessment of written work in an English-speaking country.
Note that students from countries assessed by the government as categories 3 and 4 must take the IELTS test and not TOEFL.
11. Credit provision
Students may apply for credit for prior study not already counted towards a degree. Exemption may be awarded for other prior learning relating to compulsory subjects, however students will then be required to take additional electives in lieu.
12. Exit points
After successful completion of 24 points, students may apply to exit the program with a Graduate Certificate in Linguistics , or after successful completion of 48 points with a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics .
13. Fee structure
Please refer to the Arts Faculty
Course Fees site:
http://www.monash.edu.au/study/fees/
See also Information for Prospective Students.
14. Applications
Application procedures:
http://www.monash.edu.au/offcampus/arts-apply.html
Application form:
http://www.monash.edu.au/offcampus/assets/OCL-application-form.pdf
Submit local and international applications to:
Postgraduate Coursework Office
Faculty of Arts
Building 11
Monash University
Victoria 3800
Australia
Application forms are also available by contacting Mrs Sally Riley.
Students should also read Information for Prospective Students.
15. Textbooks for ALM and Open Learning Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Semester | Text Type | Book Type | Book Title / Comment |
| ALM4110 (also ALMX411) |
General Linguistics | Sem 1 | Set Text | TextBook | Fromkin, V Collins, P. & Westwood, S. (2009) An Introduction to Language, 6th edition, Thomson Learning, Australia*
*Note: Students MUST purchase the Australian edition of this book (published by Thompson Learning). There are also US and UK editions with the same title (but different Authors, publishers and edition numbers), however they are not suitable for this course. Bauer, L. Holmes, J. & Warren, P. (2006) Language Matters, Macmillan, UK |
| ALM5130 (also ALMX413) |
Language in Society | Sem 2 | Set Text | TextBook | Meshrie, R.et al (2009) Introducing Sociolinguistics Edinburgh: Edinburgh Press. |
| ALM4150, ALM5150 (also ALMX415) |
Research Design in Applied Linguistics | Sem 1 | Set Text | TextBook | Dörnyei, Zoltán. (2007) Research Methods in Applied Linguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| ALM5350 (also ALMX535) |
World Englishes | Sem 2 | Set Text | TextBook | Kirkpatrick, A. (2007) World Englishes: Implications for International Communication and English Language Teaching (Cambridge University Press). |
| ALM5230 (also ALMX523) |
Bilingualism | Sem 1 | Set Text | TextBook | Myers-Scotton, C. (2006) Multiple voices. Oxford: Blackwell |
| ALM4250, ALM5250 (also ALMX525) |
Second Language Acquisition | Sem 2 | Set Text | TextBook | Ellis, R (2008) The Study of Second Language Acquisition. 2nd edition. Oxford University Press. |
| ALM5370 (also ALMX537) |
Discourse Analysis | Sem 1 | Set Text | TextBook | Schiffrin, D (1994), Approaches to Discourse Oxford: Blackwell. Johnstone, Barbara (2008) Discourse Analysis. 2nd ed. Malden. MA: Blackwell. |
| ALM5390 (also ALMX539) |
Language and Identity | Sem 1 | Set Text | TextBook | Joseph, John E. (2004) Language and Identity: National, ethnic, religious. Houndsmill, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan. |
| ALM5270 | Textbook | Sem 2 | Set Text | Textbook | Barton, D. (2008) Literacy: An introduction to the ecology of written language. 2nd Edition. Oxford: Blackwell |
| Managing Intercultural Communication | Sem 2 | Set Text | Textbook | Bowe, H. and K. Martin (2007) Communication across cultures: Mutual understanding in a global world. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. |