Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

The minimum entry requirement for Linguistics & Applied Linguistics honours is completion of all the requirements for the BA, with a major in Linguistics & Applied Linguistics and an average of at least H2A (75%) in second and third-year subjects within the major, or equivalent.

The Honours program in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics comprises advanced coursework and an original supervised research project designed to extend a student's knowledge and skills using rigorous methods of inquiry and applying appropriate theories and methodologies to the identification and resolution of research questions within Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. After successfully completing the program, students will be prepared to either progress into a research higher degree at the Master or PhD level, or enter the workforce with improved employment options and scope for professional advancement.

See course objectives.

Students undertaking pure honours in linguistics and applied linguistics must complete:

• LING40014 Linguistics & Applied Linguistics Thesis (50 points);
• LING40002 Issues in Linguistic Research (12.50 points);
• 37.5 points of honours subjects in linguistics and applied linguistics

Students undertaking combined honours in linguistics and applied linguistics and another program must complete:

• LING40014 Linguistics & Applied Linguistics Thesis (50 points);
• 12.5 points honours subjects in linguistics and applied linguistics;
• 37.5 points of honours subjects in the combined discipline.

or

• Honours thesis in the combining discipline (50 points);
• 12.5 points of honours subjects in the combining discipline;
• LING40002 Issues in Linguistic Research (12.5 points);
• 25 points of honours subjects in linguistics and applied linguistics

Total 100 points

Compulsory subjects:

62.5 points for students in pure honours. Combined honours students need to refer to the structure above.

Note: the thesis requires enrolment in two consecutive semesters

Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Honours Subjects

Note: Honours students may also take any one of the following subjects for 25 points by concurrently enrolling in LING40001 Directed Reading Project for the remaining 12.5 points, with approval from the subject co-ordinator.

• Seminars in Theoretical Linguistics
• Structure of Aboriginal Languages
• Seminars in Descriptive Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis & Representation
• Experimental Phonetics

Note: Honours students may enrol in only one of the following subjects for the Honours degree and these subjects are not available in online mode for Honours students:

• Quantitative Methods in Applied Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• English in a Globalised World
• Bilingualism

Note: Honours students need written permission from the subject co-ordinator prior to enrolling in the following:

• Directed Reading Project