Major - Applied Linguistics - prior to 31 December 2020

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.

The minor sequence is not available to students who commenced the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Primary R-7) from 1 January 2020

Course aims
Learning outcomes
Program of study
Honours

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

LING2004 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 (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

DSRS1215  Communication and Language (4.5 units) *
EDUC3527  Investigating Languages Pedagogy in the Integrated Curriculum ( Primary R-7) (4.5 units)
ESOL1001   Fundamental Concepts of Second Language Learning and Teaching in TESOL (4.5 units) *
ESOL2003  English Linguistics in TESOL (4.5 units)
ESOL2004  Curriculum Development and Teaching Practice in TESOL (4.5 units)
INDG2003 Indigenous Australian Languages (4.5 units)
LING2001  Introduction to Second Language Acquisition (4.5 units)
LING2002  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

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