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Master of English as an International Language

Note for students applying or continuing in 2012

From 2012, Monash has merged its existing Masters of Applied Linguistics with the Master of English as an International Language and Master of Japanese Applied Linguistics.

This merger results in one course, the Master of 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)

Students enrolling in the new Master of Applied Linguistics can still study the full range of units previously available in Japanese Applied Linguistics, English as an International Language or Applied Linguistics Masters if they choose. Existing students will be able to continue in their current course, or transfer to the new one.

For more information about the new course please see Master of Applied Linguistics

1. Course outline and structure
2. Exit points
3. Objectives
4. Course code
5. CRICOS code
6. Mode of enrolment
7. Location
8. Length of course
9. Entry requirements
10. English Language Requirements
11. Credit provision
12. Fee structure
13. Applications
14. Career Options
15. Course Coordinator

1. Course outline and structure

The Master of English as an International Language is a course designed for candidates who are interested in exploring the issues that are associated with the role of English as an international language. The course covers issues that relate to the socio-cultural, conceptual, and ideological considerations that relate to the spread of English around the world. It addresses issues such as the speaker's identity, teaching of English as an international language, and the use of English as a Lingua Franca in international professional contexts.

Structure:

Students complete two 12-point core units and 48 points of elective units. All units are worth 12 points unless otherwise indicated.

Requirements:

Core units:

APG4734 Renationalizing English: Language, Culture, and Communication
APG4735 Issues in Teaching English as an International Language

Elective units:

APG4733 English in International Professional Contexts
APG4652 / APG5652 Managing Intercultural Communication
APG4347 Research Design in Applied Linguistics
APG4348 / APG5348 Second Language Acquisition
APG5760 Research Project in EIL (24 points)
APG5349 World Englishes
APG4635 / APG5635 Research methodology in applied linguistics

Students may also choose a 12-point elective from a related discipline approved by the course coordinator.

2. Exit Points

Students will be able to exit after the successful completion of 24 points with the Graduate Certificate in English as an International Language, or and after the successful completion of 48 points with the Graduate Diploma in English as an International Language.

Graduate Diploma in English as an International Language

Course Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
Entry requirement: A bachelor degree
Further Information

Graduate Certificate in English as an International Language

Course Duration: One semester full-time, two semesters part-time
Entry requirement: A bachelor degree.
Further Information

3. Objectives

Through an advanced and interdisciplinary study of English as an International Language, students in this proposed course will be able to develop a range of intrapersonal as well as a set of interpersonal skills and abilities. Upon the successful completion of the Master of English as an International Language, students will be able to:

critically explore the role of English as an International Language,
appreciate the relationship between language, conceptualisation, and culture,
develop their critical thinking with regard to the relationship between language, power, and ideology,
demonstrate ability for critical thinking in the context of the global use and spread of English, particularly in relation to its teaching and to its use in international professional contexts,
develop and present critical, persuasive and well-evidenced arguments in professional contexts,
develop an appropriate research proposal and undertake independent research.

4. Course code

3930

5. CRICOS code

058232E

6. Mode of enrolment

On-campus

7. Location

Clayton

8. Length of course

1.5 years (3 years part-time)

9. Entry requirements

A Bachelors degree in a relevant field with a credit average during the final year.
A Bachelor's degree with a pass average in the final year plus demonstrable professional experience at a senior level in a relevant area. These applicants will need to provide a CV, a 1,000 word statement of aptitude and the names of two professional referees.

10. English Language Requirements

http://www.monash.edu/international/entryrequirementspg/

11. Credit provision

Prior learning may be recognised by giving advanced standing with credit for relevant units which have not been previously counted towards a degree to a maximum of 24 points. Advanced standing without credit may also be granted on an individual basis.

12. Fee structure

Please refer to the Course Fees site:

http://www.monash.edu.au/study/fees/

13. Applications

Domestic students:

http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/future/apps-postgraduate.html

Local applications are required to be sent directly to:

Arts Coursework/Faculty Office,
Faculty of Arts,
Monash University ,
Clayton 3800

International students:

Please follow the instructions on the following page:

http://www.monash.edu.au/study/international/apply/

14. Career Options

English is currently one of the most widely spoken and written languages worldwide. The global use of English in all areas of communication including business, cinema, music, broadcasting , science, and the Internet in recent decades has led to the creation of a huge number of positions, in various professions and contexts, which require expertise in the international use of English.

Students of MEIL will be graduates who can demonstrate a highly developed range of knowledge and skills in various areas related to English as an international language. This will be useful in a wide variety of professions. They will, for example, be sought after by international companies and organizations to take up positions such as international development manager, international liaison officer, international interpreter, international project officer, etc. The same skills and knowledge also provides an excellent basis for those who wish to choose the teaching of English as an international language as their career.

15. Course Coordinator

Prof. Farzad Sharifian
Program Convenor: English as an Internatioanl Language
School of Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics
Monash University
Building 11
Melbourne, Victoria, 3800
Office: W312

Email: Farzad.Sharifian@monash.edu
Phone: +61 3 9905 1281
Fax: +61 3 9905 5437