The Master of Language Studies is a 72-unit coursework program offered by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. The course may be taken over four semesters full-time, or the equivalent part-time.
Admission requirements
Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or an equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution, which includes a major, completed with a Credit or better Grade Point Average, in one or more of the following languages: French, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish and Indonesian. However, under special circumstances and subject to specific conditions, the Dean (Education) may admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
Course aims
The course aims to:
- provide an advanced level of understanding of one of the following areas of specialisation: Cultural Studies and/or Applied Linguistics, relative to French, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish, Indonesian, or Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL), according to the option chosen
- expose students to an in-depth body of knowledge relative to the above area of specialisation
- train students to form broad conceptual understandings while gaining depth of knowledge of a particular area of specialisation, through coursework and through a supervised study project
- provide advanced practical language training
- provide vocational knowledge and abilities in areas relevant to the language professional.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, graduates will:
- demonstrate broad knowledge of Cultural Studies and/or Applied Linguistics Studies, relative to French, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish, Indonesian, or TESOL, according to the area of specialisation chosen
- demonstrate highly advanced critical understanding of complex theories and principles underpinning the chosen area of Language Studies, and knowledge of current issues therein
- have successfully completed a research project in a specific area of Language Studies
- be able to communicate at a high level of competence in language skills intrinsic to specialised vocational applications
- demonstrate highly advanced level of knowledge and skills in relation to cross-cultural communication
- demonstrate understanding and respect for cultural and linguistic diversity at both local and global levels.
Credit
Students who have completed an Honours degree in French, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish or Indonesian, or the Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching at Flinders University may be eligible to receive 36 units of credit.
Those who have completed a Graduate Certificate in Language Teaching at Flinders University may be eligible to receive 18 units of credit.
Credit may be granted, on application, for equivalent post-graduate or Honours studies, completed at another tertiary institution.
Program of study
To qualify for the Master of Language Studies a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study:
49.5 units chosen from topics offered in:
These topics should be chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Core Topics
LANG7413 Preparing for Language Studies Research (4.5 units)
LANG9901A Language Research Project (9 units)
LANG9901B Language Research Project (9 units)
Students should consult with the Course Coordinator before enrolling in these topics.
Option - Applied Linguistics
LANG8001 Introduction to Second Language Acquisition (4.5 units)
LANG8002 Second Language Teaching Methodology (4.5 units)
LANG8003 Introduction to Classroom-based Research (4.5 units)
LING7102 Cross-cultural Pragmatics and Intercultural Communication (4.5 units)
LING8605 Intercultural Communication in Everyday Life and the Workplace (4.5 units)
Option - Language and Cultural Studies
LANG7401 Language Studies A (4.5 units)
LANG7402 Language Studies B (4.5 units)
LANG7411 Culture Studies A (4.5 units)
LANG7412 Culture Studies B (4.5 units)
LANG8503 Literature and Society (4.5 units)
LANG8701 Study Abroad Program (4.5 units)
Option - Teaching English as a Second Language
ESOL8001 Second Language Learning and Teaching (4.5 units)
ESOL8002 Second Language Testing (4.5 units)
ESOL8003 Introduction to English Linguistics (4.5 units)
ESOL9004 TESOL Methodology (4.5 units)
ESOL9005 ESOL Pedagogy (4.5 units)
ESOL9006 English as a Global Language (4.5 units)
