Graduate Diploma in Arts (English Language Studies)

Course 069-ES (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview:

The graduate diploma is similar to an undergraduate major and offers a comprehensive program of study in English language. The course is suitable for general interest or professional development purposes and does not require a research project or thesis. Graduates are provided with a pathway to higher degree study and may qualify for entry to the postgraduate diploma or professional masters by coursework.

Course coordinator:
Dr Jean Mulder
School of Languages and Linguistics
Email: jmulder@unimelb.edu.au

Objectives:

Students who complete the graduate diploma should:

  • gain a broad understanding of both the structure and history of English;
  • acquire a conceptual framework for describing and analysing English;
  • develop basic research and analytical skills to explore further problems in areas of English language studies.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:
  • two compulsory subjects
  • one core subject
  • five elective subjects
Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options: Compulsory subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Core subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Elective subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Semester 2
12.50
2
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
** The ESL units are available to students of non-English speaking background to improve their English skills. A maximum of two ESL units may be credited towards the Graduate Diploma in Arts (English Language). Students may enrol in ESL subjects before sitting a placement test. However, final placement will depend on results of the DELA diagnostic test or an interview with ESL staff. Students who are native speakers of English, or who have a comparable level of competency, are not eligible to enrol. Students should sit the DELA which is run during the week before the start of Semester.
Entry Requirements:

The minimum entry requirement is:

  • an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: http://www.linguistics.unimelb.edu.au/

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