Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics GD.AppLing
2008

Program Outline

Applied Linguistics is the study of language use in human affairs. Linguistics is the study of human language in its various forms and uses. It addresses both language in general and the properties of individual languages. Linguistics explores the connection between language, culture and knowledge; between discourse, belief and behaviour. It examines the role of language in human communication; the way people use language to interact with one another and their environment; language acquisition; preservation and loss. At the University of Adelaide our research and teaching are informed by the social nature of language and by systemic functional linguistics.

 Applied linguists study many areas of language use, including:

• learning and teaching languages
• communication practices in workplaces and in the media
• language and technology literacy practices
• language-related learning and communication difficulties.

The program combines research and coursework, with a strong focus on fieldwork, classroom research and workplace documentation.  Courses are offered face to face, after hours and students can commence studies in first or second semester.

Related Programs

Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics
Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
Prerequisites:	Bachelors degree or equivalent. Selection is based on academic merit.
How to apply:	Apply through SATAC Apply online via SATAC's GradStart Website anytime after 5th May 08
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6.5 6 6 6 6
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $15,070
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Areas of Specialisation

The Discipline of Applied Linguistics, a scholarly research community, is internationally recognised for research in the areas of:

• ecolinguistics
• language planning
• language testing
• multiliteracies and e-learning environments
• social practices and language learning
• workplace communication.

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

To qualify for a Graduate Diploma, students must satisfactorily complete four of the following courses:

LING 5001 Computer Assisted Language Learning - CALL
LING 5004 Language and Meaning
LING 5008 Language and the Environment
LING 5009 Language Teaching in Specific Settings
LING 5010 English for Academic Purposes
LING 5011 Language and Learning
LING 5017 Language Teaching Methods: TESOL/LOTE/Literacy
LING 5030 Language and Communication Planning
LING 5059 Special Topic in Linguistics

Career Opportunities

The study of Linguistics will develop professional expertise in fields such as:

• language, communication and technologies (CALL)
• language in education (ESL, TESOL, Literacies)
• language planning and language maintenance
• languages teaching (first, second and foreign languages)
• workplace communication.

Potential careers

Linguist, Teacher, Tutor

Graduate Attributes

• A knowledge of the cultural nature of language and the role of language in human communication
• A specialised understanding of selected topics in Applied Linguistics related to communication in society and language education
• The ability to identify characteristic language features of social practices
• The skills to analyse in a principled way different texts and the rhetorical effects of linguistic choices
• The skills to plan and conduct applied linguistic research into language practices, applying appropriate research procedures
• An understanding of ethical issues in professional contexts and in the wider community
• An awareness of linguistic diversity and cross-cultural communication
• An understanding of language policy, language planning and related social justice issues.

Useful Links

School of Humanities Linguistics webpage

Program Rules