Overview
The following information applies to students commencing from 2018.
If you commenced prior to 2018, please refer to the stream requirements for the year you started.
Within the Master of Applied Linguistics (MAppLing), the 1.7 year stream (B) is for you if you have a background in relevant disciplines or … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Articulate linguistic theories and core analytical approaches relevant to the study of living languages.
2.
Describe the place of language and linguistic theory in the interdisciplinary study of communication, cognition, society and/or culture.
3.
Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis of language in order to justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society and culture.
4.
Collaborate effectively with others and demonstrate intercultural reflexivity.
5.
Communicate and debate complex ideas about the scientific study of language in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media.
6.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction to continuously acquire knowledge of linguistics and skills in linguistic methodologies and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
7.
Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge about the study of linguistics and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship.
8.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
9.
Articulate a broad and coherent body of knowledge about linguistic diversity, language endangerment, and language revitalization with particular reference to Australian First Nations languages and their speakers.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Master of Applied Linguistics - MAppLing8236 - Applied Linguistics
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 72 UOC.
Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Research Courses24 Units of Credit:
Elective Courses36 Units of Credit:
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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
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