Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)

The program combines coursework and research.
The courses introduce the field of applied linguistics, including methods in applied linguistics research.
Students undertake a research project in their final semester of study.
 Students also have the option of completing a major in TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Applied Linguistics courses (LING) are offered in internal mode (on-campus) during the afternoons (from 4.
00pm onwards).
  Courses in the TESOL stream courses (EDUC) are offered in internal mode during the daytime (from 1.
00pm onwards).
  Academic Program Rules The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics) Areas of Specialisation The Department of Linguistics at the University of Adelaide specialises in teaching and research in the following areas: Indigenous languages Language revival The documentation of languages Language learning and language teaching Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) and its application in the fields of: Education Health Communication Sports Communication Example Study Plan Students complete 48 units of study, comprising 36 units of Applied Linguistics courses and the 12 unit research dissertationor Students complete 48 units of study with a major in TESOL, comprising 24 units of Applied Linguistics courses chosen from the list below, 12 units of TESOL courses, and the 12 unit research dissertation.
Indicative study plan Applied Linguistics Courses LING 5004 Meaning as Choice LING 5011 Language Learning and Linguistics LING 5020 Discourse Analysis LING 5022 Linguistics Research Seminar I LING 5023 Linguistics Research Seminar II LING 5103 Directed Study in Linguistics LING 5112 Field Linguistics LING 5113 Language Planning LING 5114 Research Methodologies in Applied Linguistics Research Dissertation Students must complete a research dissertation of approximately 18,000 words:LING 5501 Dissertation in Linguistics (F/T)orLING 5502A/B Dissertation in Linguistics (P/T) TESOL Major EDUC 5418 Intro to English Language Studies for TeachersEDUC 5419 Language and CultureEDUC 5420 TESOL in Practice - Lesson Planning and Teaching PortalEDUC 5421 TESOL Methodology Assessment See the Postgraduate Handbook on the Linguistics website for details.