Master of Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers
1.
Course outline and structure
2. Objectives
3. Course Coordinatorf
4. Course code
5. Mode of enrolment
6. Location
7. Length of course
8.
Recommended course of study
9.
Entry requirements
10.
English Language Requirements
11.
Credit provision
12.
Fee Structure
13.
Applications
14.
Frequently asked questions
Important
Note for International Students:
Because
of new Australian Government regulations, there is important additional
information you will need about enrolling in this course. Please
be sure to contact Mrs Sally
Riley for details.
1. Course outline and structure (Summary)
This course seeks to further students understanding of applied linguistics, especially as it relates to second and foreign language acquisition and language teaching. It also aims to develop students skills in critical reading in applied linguistics and the ability to design a research project.
The duration of the course is normally three semesters full-time or six semesters part-time. Students can enter the program in semester one or two. Should students wish (or not obtain credit results in the core units and an overall credit average), they can exit from the course after one semester (or part-time equivalent) with a Graduate Certificate in Arts or, after one-year (or part-time equivalent), with a Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers.
Subjects are available at the fourth and fifth year levels in the Faculty of Arts, and at the sixth year level in the Faculty of Education (equal to fifth year level in Arts). Students generally undertake subjects to the value of 24 points at fourth year level in their first semester of enrolment from the Faculty of Arts, followed by another 24 points at either fourth or fifth/sixth year level from either the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Education. In the final semester of their enrolment, students take 24 points at fifth/sixth year level.
Core and elective subjects are offered by both the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education. Although students will generally select three subjects from both the Faculties of Arts and Education, a minimum of two subjects should be selected from each Faculty.
All classes are available on the Clayton campus. The course may be taken part-time, though international students enrol full-time. Some students who achieve at least a distinction average may be permitted to take the final semester of the course off-campus.
Two streams are available:
Stream A: Teaching Asian Languages
(Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indonesian or other language)
Core subjects:
ALM4250/5250 Second language acquisition
and
JAL4530/5530 Teaching Asian languagesand either
ASN4610/5610 Research methodology for applied linguistics
or
EDF6001 Embarking on education research
Stream B: Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language
Core subjects:
ALM4250/5250 Second language acquisition
and
EDF6233 Theory and practice of TESOLand either
ASN4610/5610 Research methodology for applied linguistics
or
EDF6001 Embarking on education research
Elective subjects:
Students choose another three 12-point electives from the list below. Some of the subjects are available in alternate years. Students may also chose as an elective one of the core subjects not taken by them as a core. Core units and electives are 12 points in value, unless specified.
General electives:
AST4140/5140 Asian languages in contact
AST4090/5090 Computer-assisted language learning
EDF6232 Advanced English for professional practice in teaching English as a foreign language
EDF6234 Issues in curriculum design and assessment in second and foreign languages
EDF6236 Language, society and cultural difference
EDF6238 Advanced practicum in language teaching: TESOL
EDF6020 Professional project
JAL4130/5130 Japanese sociolinguistics
JAL4590/5590 Japanese linguisticsResearch electives (prerequisite: a methodology subject):
ALM4190/5410 Research project
AST4680/5680 Research project A
AST4700/5700 Research dissertation (24 points)
Research thesis (24 points) (12,000 - 15,000 word research thesis for students who wish to progress to doctoral studies in Education.)Off-campus subjects:
ALM5130 Language in society
ALM5230 Bilingualism
ALM5270 Literacy
ALM5350 English in South East Asia and the Pacific
ALM5460 Special topic in applied linguistics
Students who enter with the minimum IELTS/TESOL English requirements may be permitted to enrol in EDF6232 Advanced English for professional practice in teaching English as a foreign language, when available.
Students who obtain a distinction average in the subjects already completed and who have also undertaken a research methodology subject may seek approval from the course coordinator to undertake a research project for 12 or 24 points. The research electives are listed above.
Students may also undertake other electives which are relevant to the course with the approval of the course coordinator.
Graduation from the Master of Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers will require students to gain a credit in core units and a credit average overall.
2. Objectives
A critical understanding of theoretical and practical issues relating to applied linguistics, especially in relation to second and foreign language acquisition and language teaching.
In particular, at the completion of the course students will be able to: engage in teaching a second/foreign language informed by theory and research into second/foreign language acquisition; critically assess research reports dealing with applied linguistics; perform and assess quantitative and qualitative research methods in applied linguistic studies; establish criteria for "best practice" in language teaching; and, integrate their academic studies of applied linguistics in action-oriented or other research.
3. Course Coordinator
Associate
Professor Helen Marriott
(sociolinguistics,
languages in contact, research methodology)
4. Course Code:
To be announced.
5. Mode of delivery
On-campus (full-time/part-time). Some students who achieve at least a distinction average may be permitted to take the final semester of the course off-campus.
6. Location
Clayton Campus, Monash University
7. Length of course
1 years full-time (3 semesters); 3 years part-time (6 semesters)
8. Recommended course of study
(Full-time enrolment)
Stream A (Asian Language Teachers)
|
Year |
Level |
Points Required |
Units |
Semester |
Point Value |
Exit Points |
| 1 |
4 (To be completed in first full time year of enrolment) |
24 |
AST4140 Asian languages in contact JAL4610 Research methodology for applied linguistics OR EDF6001 Embarking on education research |
1 |
12 12 | Graduate Certificate of Arts (Following successful completion of 24 points of core units at Level 4) |
| 4/5/6 | 48 | JAL4530/5530 Teaching Asian languages EDF6234 Issues in curriculum design and assessment in second and foreign languages |
2 |
12 12 |
GradDip in Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers (Following successful completion of 48 points of Level 4, 5 units i.e. first year enrolment) |
|
| 2 | 5/6 (to be completed in second year of enrolment) | 72 | ALM5250 Second language acquisition AST5680 Research project A | 1 | 12 12 | Master of Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers (Following successful completion of 72 points of coursework) |
Stream B (English Language Teachers)
|
Year |
Level |
Points required |
Units | Semester | Points Value | Exit Points |
|
1 |
4/6 |
24 |
JAL4610 Research methodology for applied linguistics EDF6233 Theory and practice of TESOL |
1 |
12 12 |
GradCert of Arts (Following successful completion of 24 points of core units at Level 4) |
| 1 | 4/5/6 | 48 | EDF6236 Language, society and cultural difference ALM5250 Second language acquisition | 2 | 12 12 | GradDip in Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers (Following successful completion of 48 points of Level 5,6 units, i.e. first year enrolment) |
| 2 | 5/6 | 72 | EDF6238 Advanced practicum in language teaching: TESOL AST5090 Computer-assisted language learning | 1 | 12 12 | (Master of Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers (Following successful completion of 72 points of coursework) |
9. Entry requirements
A Bachelors degree with a credit average in the final year. A recognised teaching qualification is also desirable.
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
To be announced once finalised.
12. Fee structure
Please refer to the Course Fees site:
http://www.monash.edu.au/study/fees/
See also:
Information for Prospective Students.
13. Applications
Enrolment is through the Faculty of Education. Application forms are available from the the Faculty of Education.
Important
Note for International Students:
Because
of new Australian Government regulations, there is important additional
information you will need about enrolling in this course. Please
be sure to contact Mrs Sally
Riley for details.
14. Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course qualify me to teach at secondary level in Australian schools?
No, prospective students interested in secondary school teaching could consider taking a Graduate Diploma of Education (a one year course) which is offered by the Faculty of Education after completing the Diploma or Master of Applied Japanese Linguistics. The Diploma of Education constitutes a recognised qualification for teaching in Australian secondary schools. Alternatively, the Graduate Diploma of Education could be taken in place of the Master of Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers.
Can I exit the course at any point?
Students may exit the Master's program after successful completion of 24 points with a Graduate Certificate of Arts. Students may also exit after successful completion of 48 points with a Graduate Diploma.
Can I transfer to a research stream?
Those students who achieve a distinction in the two core subjects and an average of distinction overall during the first year and who include the Research Methodology and Research Project totaling 24 points could transfer to the research stream after completing 48 points and undertake two further coursework subjects and a 66% research thesis. The research could be completed on-campus or externally.
What do I need to be eligible for a PhD program?
Completion of the course, including a research methodology subject and a research project at the level of distinction would result in a student being eligible to apply for entry to the PhD program, which could be completed on-campus or externally.
What do I do if I wish to apply for Austudy?
Students wishing to apply for Austudy may, at the discretion of the School, enroll initially in the Graduate Diploma and, if they achieve an overall credit average, be permitted to upgrade to the Master's course.