Graduate Certificate in Linguistics - PostGraduate/Graduate Coursework
Note for students applying for 2012
From 2012, Monash has merged its existing Graduate Certificate in Linguistics with the Graduate Certificate in English as an International Language.
This merger results in one course, the Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics, which has three streams:
- General Applied Linguistics (available either on-campus or off-campus),
- Japanese Applied Linguistics, (on-campus students only)
- English as an International Language (on-campus students only)
For more information about the new course please see Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics
1.
Course outline and structure
2. Objectives
3. Course Coordinators
4. Course code
5. CRICOS code
6.
Mode of delivery
7.
Location
8.
Length of course
9. Entry requirements
10. English Language
Requirements
11.
Credit provision
12.
Fee Structure
13.
Applications
14. Textbooks
1. Course outline and structure (Summary)
This program offers students exposure to the key ideas of linguistics so as to prepare them for continuing studies. The program aims to meet in part the needs of people wishing to apply linguistics in various professional fields; it focuses upon the central aspects of the discipline and aims at developing students' basic knowledge and skills in these areas.
The program is half a year (full-time) or one year (part-time). Students will take two fourth-year units which are offered by distance education.
The Graduate Certificate consists of two of the following fourth-year units (12 points per unit, 24 points in total):
- APG4698 General linguistics (compulsory unless exempted)
- APG4346 Language in society
- APG4347 Research design in applied linguistics
2. Objectives
The broad teaching and learning objectives of this certificate require students to acquire a preliminary knowledge of the basic subdisciplines of linguistics. Upon successful completion of this program, students should have an understanding of the basic theoretical concepts, and approaches of the discipline and have gained experience in the use of analytic and research techniques.
3. Course Coordinator
Dr Louisa Willoughby
Tel: +61 3 9905 2237
Email: Louisa.Willoughby@arts.monash.edu.au
4. Course Code
3767
5. CRICOS code:
Not applicable
6. Mode of delivery
Off-campus
7. Location
Clayton campus.
8. Length of course
The program is half a year (full-time) or one year (part-time).
9. Entry requirements
Applicants should hold
- a pass Bachelors degree, or
- extensive experience in language-related teaching, translating/ interpreting, journalism and so on or
- In accordance with the policy to award credit for prior learning, completion, with credit of two of the Monash postgraduate Open University units in Applied Linguistics (in which case, the certificate may be awarded without further requirements.)
Note that prior study of Linguistics is not required as a prerequisite.
See also English language requirements below.
10. English language requirements
Same as for English proficiency requirements for the Faculty of Arts:
(a) IELTS - an overall band score of not less than 6.5 on the IELTS. In addition, a score of at least 6.0 is required in each module and applicants must undertake the appropriate module (A, B or C) in regard to reading and writing; or
(b) TOEFL - an overall score of 580, with a 5 in the TWE test. Scores must be available for both the TOEFL and TWE. A minimum score of at least 237 is needed on the computerized TOEFL testing, plus a core of 5 or more for the TWE; or
(c) Successful completion of a course of tertiary studies of at least two years duration requiring formal assessment of written work in an English-speaking country.
Note that students from countries assessed by the government as categories 3 and 4 must take the IELTS test and not TOEFL.
11. Credit provision
Students may apply for credit for prior study not already counted towards a degree. Exemption may be awarded for other prior learning relating to compulsory subjects, however students will then be required to take additional electives in lieu.
12. Fee structure
Please refer to the Arts Faculty Course Fees site:
http://www.monash.edu.au/study/fees/
See also Information for Prospective Students.
13. Applications
Application procedures:
http://www.monash.edu.au/offcampus/arts-apply.html
Application form:
http://www.monash.edu.au/offcampus/assets/OCL-application-form.pdf
Submit local and international applications to:
Postgraduate Coursework Office
Faculty of Arts
Building 11
Monash University
Victoria 3800
Australia
Application forms are also available by contacting Mrs Sally Riley.
Students should also read Information for Prospective Students.
14. Textbooks for ALM and Open Learning Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Semester | Text Type | Book Type | Book Title / Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APG4698 (also ALMX411) |
General Linguistics | Sem 1 | Set Text | Allan, K. (2010) The English Language and Linguistics Companion Houndmills, Basingstoke: Palgrave | |
| Set Text | TextBook | *Fromkin, V. , R. Rodman, N. Hymes, P. Collins M. Amberley and M. Harvey. (2009) An Introduction to Language, 6th edition. Melbourne: Cengage. *Note: Students MUST purchase the Australian edition of this book (published by Cengage). There are also US and UK editions with the same title (but different authors, publishers and edition numbers), however they are not suitable for this course. |
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| APG4347, APG5347 (also ALMX415) |
Research Methods in Applied Linguistics | Sem 1 | Set Text | TextBook | Dörnyei, Zoltán. (2007) Research Methods in Applied Linguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| APG4346 (also ALMX413) |
Language in Society | Sem 2 | Set Text | TextBook | Wardhaugh, R. (2009/2010) An Introduction to Sociolinguistics. 6th edition. Oxford: Blackwell. |