English Language - 100 Point Program

The English Language specialisation is part of Master of Applied Linguistics.

This 100 point program is available on campus and/or online.

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:

• one compulsory subject (12.5 points)
• one core subject from List A (minimum 12.5 points)
• two core subject from List B (minimum 25 points)
• elective subjects (maximum 50 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option:

• one compulsory subject (12.5 points)
• one core subject from List A (minimum 12.5 points)
• two core subject from List B (minimum 25 points)
• LING90010 Minor Thesis (25 points)
• elective subjects (maximum 25 points)

Please note: students taking LING90010 Minor Thesis should 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 1: LING90003 Research in Applied Linguistics (12.5 points) or LING90005 Quantitative Methods in Language Studies (12.5 points) and LING90018 (12.5 points) Sociolinguistics and Language Learning or LING90019 English in a Globalised World (12.5 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills within the English Language 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 Subject

1 compulsory subject (12.5 points)

Core Subjects A

minimum 12.5 points

Core Subjects B

Minimum 25 points

Minor Thesis Subject

25 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:

• electives subjects (maximum 50 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option:

• elective subjects (maximum 25 points)

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

Please note: the 100 point Master of Applied Linguistics program in this specialisation is available online/distant learning and/or on campus.