Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

Major/Minor/Specialisation !D23-AA-SPC+1028 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus: 2010

Coordinator

Dr Jean Mulder
School of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Email: jmulder@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Arts and Music Student Centre
Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au

Overview: see course overview
Objectives:

Students who complete the postgraduate diploma should:

  • complete the equivalent of a four year BA (Honours) degree with a research component and obtain a recognised qualification;
  • gain an adequate basis for pursuing advanced studies in linguistics and applied linguistics at Masters or PhD level;
  • demonstrate a specialist understanding of specific areas of study, showing an understanding of the latest research directions;
  • develop a capacity for an advanced level of analysis in relation to the specific issues in linguistics and applied linguistics.
Structure & Available Subjects: The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:
  • Thesis 12,000 words (37.5 points)
  • one compulsory subject (25 points)
  • elective subjects (37.5 points)

Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.

Subject Options:

Thesis subject

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Compulsory subject

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Elective subjects

Students must obtain written permission from the subject coordiantor prior to enrolling in:-

  • English Phonetics and Phonology
  • Grammar & Discourse
  • Presenting Academic Discourse
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2010
25
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Not offered in 2010
12.50
Links to further information: http://www.languages.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

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