191704 v.7 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 andthe teaching of Asian languages within Australia. The department that runs this course has particular expertise in teaching English as well as modern standard Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese and Korean. The course is designed for teachers intending to workin Australia and overseas and is available to international students.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree of at least three years full-time study or part-time equivalent and a relevant postgraduate course of at least one year full-time study or part-time equivalent and appropriate teaching experience or a bachelor degree of at least four years full-time study or part-time equivalent and appropriate teaching experience or a bachelor degree of at least three years full-time study or the part-time equivalent, an approved diploma and appropriate teaching experience and a proven research background (for example Researching Language 500) which will allow for successful completion of a Language Project 600. Proficiency in English must also be at a level which will allow them to cope with the linguistic demands of the course. As a guideline, candidates who do not have english as a first language will have a minimum proficiency of 6.5 (IELTS).

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 Semester 1
12377	v.4	Language Analysis and Language Learning 681	3.0	25.0
12378	v.4	Teaching and Learning Styles 683	3.0	25.0
310274	v.2	Language Project 600-1	1.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
12380	v.5	Language Analysis and Language in Society 682	3.0	25.0
12381	v.4	Lesson Planning and Assessment 684	3.0	25.0
310275	v.1	Language Project 600-2	1.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	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.