Modern Languages - 100 Point Program

The Modern Languages 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; and
• gain specialist knowledge and research techniques in their chosen Specialisation.

100 point program

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

Coursework Only Option:

• two compulsory subjects (25 points)
• two core subjects (25 points)
• elective subjects (50 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option:

• two compulsory subjects (25 points)
• two core subjects (25 points)
• minor thesis (25 points)
• LING90003 Research in Applied Linguistics (12.5 points)
• elective subjects (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

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 5: LING90012 Second Language Acquisition (12.5 points) and LANG90001 Languages in Context (12.5 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills within the Modern Languages 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

2 compulsory subjects (25 points)

Core Subjects

2 core subjects (25 points)

Minor Thesis Subjects

Minor Thesis Option

• 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:

• elective subjects (50 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option:

• elective subjects (12.5 points)