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The UNSW Master of Applied Linguistics is a two-year postgraduate program that equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to analyze languages, research language acquisition, consult in intercultural communication, and advocate for linguistically disadvantaged groups. The program includes core courses in applied linguistics, research courses, and elective courses tailored to students' interests and career goals. Graduates can pursue careers in education, research, government, and non-profit organizations.
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Degree Overview:
Overview
The UNSW Master of Applied Linguistics is a two-year postgraduate program that will prepare you to develop linguistic knowledge for intercultural communication in diverse professional, educational, and interdisciplinary settings.
Objectives
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be equipped with:
- The ability to analyze and describe languages
- The skills to research diverse aspects of second language acquisition and language use in society
- The competence to consult in intercultural communication
- The expertise to conduct discourse analysis for media and professional communication
- The ability to advocate for linguistically disadvantaged groups, including refugees and immigrants
- The knowledge to develop language policies and curricula in bilingual and second language contexts
- The skills to apply language technology for speech recognition and production, documenting under-researched languages, and developing search engines and machine translation
Program Description
The Master of Applied Linguistics program includes coursework in the following areas:
- Core courses: These courses provide a foundation in the core areas of applied linguistics, including language acquisition, language pedagogy, sociolinguistics, and language technology.
- Research courses: These courses provide students with the opportunity to conduct research in a specific area of applied linguistics.
- Elective courses: These courses allow students to tailor their program to their specific interests and career goals.
Outline:
Program Content
The Master of Applied Linguistics program consists of 16 courses, including:
- Core courses:
- Introduction to Applied Linguistics
- Language Acquisition
- Language Pedagogy
- Sociolinguistics
- Language Technology
- Research courses:
- Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
- Second Language Acquisition Research
- Sociolinguistic Research
- Language Technology Research
- Elective courses:
- Students can choose from a wide range of elective courses, including:
- Advanced Language Acquisition
- Bilingualism and Multilingualism
- Corpus Linguistics
- Discourse Analysis
- Language Policy and Planning
- Language Teaching Methodology
Course Schedule
The Master of Applied Linguistics program is typically completed in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study. Students can take two or three courses per semester, depending on their course load.
Assessment:
Assessment in the Master of Applied Linguistics program is based on a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Essays
- Research papers
- Presentations
- Projects
Teaching:
The Master of Applied Linguistics program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified faculty members. The program is taught in a variety of formats, including lectures, tutorials, and seminars.
Careers:
Graduates of the Master of Applied Linguistics program can pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Education: Graduates can teach English as a second language (ESL), teach in bilingual or multilingual settings, or work as language curriculum developers.
- Research: Graduates can conduct research in a variety of areas of applied linguistics, such as second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and language technology.
- Government: Graduates can work in government agencies that deal with language policy, language planning, or language assessment.
- Non-profit organizations: Graduates can work in non-profit organizations that provide language services to immigrants, refugees, or other disadvantaged groups.
