Master of Modern Languages Education(Stream 100A) Coursework and ThesisA

Course 332-AB (2009)

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Year and Campus: 2009
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

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Course Overview: The Master of Modern Languages Education is an advanced course for both Australian and international students who desire specialist studies in and modern languages education (also called languages other than English (LOTE) education).

Please note that this course will not provide you with registration to teach in Australia.

Objectives: Students who have completed the Master of Modern Languages Education course should be able to:
  • demonstrate a high level of competence in the management and teaching of at least one modern language;
  • demonstrate a superior knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of language learning;
  • have an understanding of the theory and practice of research in modern languages education;
  • make effective use of the findings of educational writings and research in addressing language education-related professional problems;
  • have the depth of knowledge and understanding that will enable them to be a resource for colleagues in language education-related professional situations.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: Students are required to undertake 100 points of study, consisting of a thesis of 20,000 words with a research methodology component (75 points total) and 25 points of coursework selected from the list below. Students must publicly present a research paper in the last six months of their candidature. Applicants for Stream 100A are required to submit a thesis proposal signed by their prospective supervisor with their application.

Students enrolled in Streams 100A are required to attain an average of at least 75 in their coursework component before commencing their thesis. If this score is not attained, progress will be assessed on an individual basis.

Subject Options: Coursework subjects (select one):
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2
25.000
Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2
25.000
Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.500
Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.500
Approved research methodology studies
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Offered as Research
Entry Requirements: An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Master of Modern Languages Education, Stream 100A if the applicant has:
  • an appropriate four year degree comprising approved modern language and modern languages methodology studies and at least two years of documented relevant work experience, or
  • a three year degree and Graduate Diploma in Education comprising modern languages methodology studies and at least two years of documented relevant work experience, or
  • the Postgraduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education
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: www.education.unimelb.edu.au

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