Language Testing - 100 Point Program

The Language Testing specialisation is part of the Master of Applied Linguistics.

Student who complete the Master of Applied Linguistics should:

• acquire advanced understanding of concepts, current issues and research methods in core areas of applied linguistics;
• complete a focused piece of research if undertaking the Minor Thesis elective;
• gain specialist knowledge and research techniques in their chosen Specialisation.

100 point program

Duration: 1 year full-time / up to 2 years part-time

The Master of Applied Linguistics (Language Testing) 100 point program requires:

Coursework Only Option:

• three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
• elective subjects (62.5 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option:

• three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
• elective subjects (25 points)
• LING90010 Minor Thesis (25 points)
• LING90003 Research and Applied Linguistics (12.5 points)

Please note: students taking LING90010 Minor Thesis should do so in the final semester of their course and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Research and Applied Linguistics (LING90003).

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (25 points). Students must complete the relevant capstone option for their specialisation -

Capstone Stream 4: LING90003 Research in Applied Linguistics (12.5 points) or LING90005 Quantitative Methods in Language Studies (12.5 points) and LING90009 Language Testing (12.5 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills within the Language Testing specialisation

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

Compulsory Subjects

Three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)

Minor Thesis Subjects

• LING90010 Minor Thesis (25 points)
• LING90003 Research in Applied Linguistics (12.5 points)

Please note: students taking LING90010 Minor Thesis should do so in the final semester of their program and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in LING90003 Research in Applied Linguistics.

Elective Subjects

Coursework Only Option:

• five electives subjects (62.5 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option:

• two elective subjects (25 points)

Please note: LING90002 Presenting Academic Discourse is only available to students of non English Speaking background.