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

Course 332AB (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus:	2010 - Parkville
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Research Higher Degree
Duration & Credit Points:	Students are expected to complete this research in 1.50 years full time, or equivalent part time.

Coordinator

Dr Russell Cross

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Education Student Centre

Alice Hoy Building

Course Overview:	The Master of Modern Languages Education is an advanced course for both Australian and international students who desire specialist studies in 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: EDUC90337 Negotiated Project in Education Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2 25 EDUC90335 Minor Project in Education Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90104 Second Language Assessment February 25 EDUC90111 Language Planning in Education February 25 EDUC90101 Teaching English Internationally Semester 2 25 EDUC90481 Content Language Integrated Pedagogy Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90482 Linguistics and Sociolinguistics of CLIL July 12.50 Approved research methodology studies Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90323 Minor Thesis - Education (RM) RHD First Half Year, RHD Second Half Year EDUC90355 Minor Thesis - Education RHD First Half Year, RHD Second Half Year
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:	Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.
Graduate Attributes:	Not available
Links to further information:	www.education.unimelb.edu.au

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