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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

191704 v.8 Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)

MA(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 023985G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is designed for professionals already in the field of language teaching. The course, which concentrates on teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), considers issues connected with TESOL teaching in Australia and the region. The course is designed for teachers intending to work in Australia and overseas and is available to international students.

Course Entry Requirement/Prerequisites

A teaching degree of at least four years full-time study or part-time equivalent OR a bachelor degree of at least three years full-time study or part-time equivalent and a relevant teaching qualification OR a bachelor degree of at least three years full-time study or the part-time equivalent AND a demonstrated, extensive teaching background. Depending upon professional background, applicants wishing to undertake the research stream of the programme may need to demonstrate a research background. As a guideline, applicants who do not have English as a first language will need a minimum proficiency of IELTS 6.5, with sub-scores of 6 in all areas.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1
312192 v.1   Coursework Stream (MA App Ling) 200.0
  OR  
312193 v.1   Research Stream (MA App Ling) 200.0
  200.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2012 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2012 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2012 SEAMEO RETRAC Trimester 1   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.