Major - Applied Linguistics

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), three Year 2 topics (13.5 units) and three Year 3 topics (13.5 units) listed in the program of study below.

A student may complete a minor sequence of 18 units in Applied Linguistics by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), one Year 2 topic (4.5 units) and one Year 3 topic (4.5 units) listed in the program of study below.

A minor in Applied Linguistics is not available to students who commenced the Bachelor of Education (Primary), 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) 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

9 units comprising:

LING1002 World Languages (4.5 units)
LING1501 How Language Works (4.5 units)

Year 2 topics

13.5 units comprising:

ESOL2003 English Linguistics in TESOL (4.5 units)
LING2004 Language in Society (4.5 units)
LING2103 Discourse and Media (4.5 units)

Year 3 topics

13.5 units comprising:

ESOL3005 Principles of Teaching and Learning in TESOL (4.5 units)
LING3105 Intercultural Communication (4.5 units)
LING3106 Applied Linguistics in Action (4.5 units)

Honours

Refer to Honours - Applied Linguistics

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