To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the degree in which you are enrolled:
A student may complete a major sequence of 36 units in Applied Linguistics by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) and two Year 3 topics (9 units) plus two additional topics (9 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below.
A student may complete a minor sequence of 22.5 units in Applied Linguistics by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) plus and additional topic (4.5 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below.
A minor in Applied Linguistics is not available to students who commenced the Bachelor of Education (Primary R-7), Bachelor of Arts from 1 January 2019.
Course aims
The major in Applied Linguistics aims to:
- provide a major core of topics permitting specialization in a cohesive body of knowledge in the Applied Linguistics area
- provide students with a broad conceptual understanding of Applied Linguistics while gaining depth of knowledge of particular areas of Linguistics
- enable students to think critically with respect to Linguistics and Applied Linguistics issues
- empower students with the ability to apply their conceptual knowledge of Applied Linguistics to particular practical linguistic problems
- provide vocational knowledge and abilities relevant to the language professional.
Learning outcomes
At the completion of the major, students are expected to:
- demonstrate a broad knowledge of Applied Linguistics topics, especially in terms of contemporary issues of literacy and the diversity of languages and cultures in Australian society
- demonstrate understanding of articulation and implementation of practice in a particular area of Applied Linguistics
- demonstrate knowledge of the particular area relative to Australian and international contexts
- be able to apply the knowledge acquired in professional contexts.
Program of study
The following is the program of study for a 36 unit major sequence in Applied Linguistics and should be read in conjunction with the course rule for the degree in which you are enrolled.
Major - Applied Linguistics
Year 1 topics
Select one of
LING1501 How Language Works (4.5 units)
SPTH1506 Linguistics and Phonetics 1 (4.5 units)
plus one of
LING1502 Words and Sounds (4.5 units)
SPTH1509 Linguistics and Phonetics 2 (4.5 units)
Year 2 topics
LANG2004 Language in Society: Introduction to Sociolinguistics (4.5 units)
LING2103 Language, Culture and Communication (4.5 units)
plus select 4.5 units from the list of Year 2 & 3 Option topics below.
Year 3 topics
LING3105 Intercultural Communication in Everyday Life (4.5 units)
LING3106 Project in Applied Linguistics (4.5 units)
plus select 4.5 units from the list of Year 2 & 3 Option topics below.
Year 2 & 3 Option topics
AUST2611 Australian Languages: Issues and Debates 1 (4.5 units)
AUST3611 Australian Languages: Issues and Debates 2 (4.5 units)
DSRS1215 Communication and Language (4.5 units) *
EDUC3527 Investigating Languages Pedagogy in the Integrated Curriculum ( Primary R-7) (4.5 units)
ESOL1001 Foundations in TESOL (4.5 units) *
ESOL2003 How English Works (4.5 units)
ESOL2004 ESOL Methodology (4.5 units)
LANG2001 Introduction to Second Language Acquisition (4.5 units)
LANG2002 Introduction to Second Language Teaching Methodology (4.5 units)
LING3107 An Introduction to Translation: Theory and Practice (4.5 units)
* Students should note that no more than 45 units of Year 1 topics can count towards the BA. DSRS1215 and ESOL1001 will count towards the Applied Linguistics major and also towards the overall number of Year 1 topics.
Honours
Refer to Honours - Applied Linguistics
