Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics - PostGraduate/Graduate Coursework
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Course outline and structure
2. Objectives
3. Course Coordinators
4. Course code
5. CRICOS code (for
international students)
6.
Mode of delivery
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Location
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Length of course
9. Entry requirements
10. English Language
Requirements
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Credit provision
12.
Exit points
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Fee Structure
14.
Applications
15. Textbooks
1. Course outline and structure (Summary)
This course deals with the basics of linguistics, and may be taken for its own sake or by way of preparation for the study of the applications of linguistics to professional and social contexts which is covered in the Masters in Applied Linguistics program. The program is normally taken over one year (full-time) and two years (part-time). Students will take three core fourth-year level units and one elective fourth or fifth year level unit. Students may substitute an approved unit from another program or faculty for one unit.
Students require a credit average in the Postgraduate Diploma program to transfer to the Masters in Applied Linguistics by coursework.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics normally consists of three (but minimally two) core units and one (or maximally two) elective unit (twelve points per unit, forty-eight points in total).
Core units
- ALM4110 General linguistics (compulsory unless exempted)
- ALM4130 Language in society (compulsory unless exempted)
- ALM4150 Research design in applied linguistics (compulsory unless exempted)
Electives
- ALM4460 Special topic in applied linguistics
- ALM5210 Language and learning
- ALM5230 Bilingualism
- ALM5250 Second language acquisition
- ALM5270 Literacy
- ALM5290 Child language acquisition
- ALM5350 English in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
- ALM5370 Discourse analysis
Alternative elective may be approved in special cases.
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)
- 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
The learning objectives of this diploma require students to acquire a knowledge of the basic subdisciplines of linguistics and to gain a critical understanding of theoretical and practical issues relating to applied linguisics.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should have an understanding of the some of the basic theoretical concepts, and approaches of the discipline and have gained experience in the use of some analytic and research techniques.
At the completion of the course students will be able to:
a. Display a basic understanding and an awareness of scholarly literature and research in the area of applied linguistics;
b. Critically assess research reports dealing with applied linguistics
c. Assess research methods used in applied linguistic studies.
3. Course Coordinators
Dr Louisa Willoughby
Tel: +61 3 9905 2237
Email: Louisa.Willoughby@arts.monash.edu.au
4. Course Code
0010
5. CRICOS code:
not applicable
6. Mode of delivery
Off-campus
7. Location
Clayton campus.
8. Length of course
One year full-time; two years part-time
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 Faculty/Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics provided a credit average in the Faculty/ Graduate Certificate was achieved. (In accordance with the policy to award credit for prior learning, advanced standing to a maximum of 24 points may be counted towards the Postgraduate Diploma 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.
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.
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. |