The Master of Language Studies is a 72-unit coursework program offered by the Faculty of Education, Humanities and Law in partnership with the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. The course may be taken over four semesters full-time, or the equivalent part-time.

Admission requirements

Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or an equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution, which includes a major, completed with a Credit or better Grade Point Average, in one or more of the following languages: French, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish and Indonesian. However, under special circumstances and subject to specific conditions, the Faculty Board may admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature. 

Course aims

The course aims to:

  • provide an advanced level of understanding of one of the following areas of specialisation: Cultural Studies and/or Applied Linguistics, relative to French, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish, Indonesian, or Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL), according to the option chosen
  • expose students to an in-depth body of knowledge relative to the above area of specialisation
  • train students to form broad conceptual understandings while gaining depth of knowledge of a particular area of specialisation, through coursework and through a supervised study project
  • provide advanced practical language training
  • provide vocational knowledge and abilities in areas relevant to the language professional.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful graduation, students are expected to:

  • demonstrate broad knowledge of Cultural Studies and/or Applied Linguistics Studies, relative to French, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish, Indonesian, or TESOL, according to the area of specialisation chosen
  • develop advanced critical understanding of theories and principles underpinning the chosen area of Language Studies, and knowledge of current issues therein
  • undertake and successfully complete a supervised study project in a specific area of Language Studies
  • communicate at a high level of competence in language skills intrinsic to specialised vocational applications
  • demonstrate advanced level of knowledge and skills in relation to cross-cultural communication
  • develop understanding and respect for cultural and linguistic diversity at both local and global levels.  

Credit

Students who have completed an Honours degree in French, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish or Indonesian, or the Graduate Diploma in Language, or the Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching at Flinders University may be eligible to receive 36 units of credit.

Those who have completed a Graduate Certificate in Language or a Graduate Certificate in Language Teaching may be eligible to receive 18 units of credit.

Credit may be granted, on application, for equivalent post-graduate or Honours studies, completed at another tertiary institution.

Program of study

To qualify for the Master of Language Studies a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study:

54 or 58.5 units chosen from topics offered in:

  • Group A - Cultural Studies
  • Group B - Applied Linguistics
  • Group C - Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
  • Group D - Study Abroad

These topics should be chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Plus 13.5 or 18 units chosen from Supervised Study Project topics.

Core - Supervised Study Project

 LANG8901  Supervised Study Project (18 units)  (18 units)
 LANG8901A  Supervised Study Project (9 of 18 units)  (9 units)*
 LANG8901B  Supervised Study Project (9 of 18 units)  (9 units)*
 LANG8901C  Supervised Study Project (13.5 units)  (13.5 units)*

* Students can enrol in the Supervised Study Project part-time by choosing combinations of these topics, however, students must complete 13.5 or 18 units overall.  Students should consult with the Course Coordinator before enrolling in these topics.

Option - Applied Linguistics

 LANG7007  Computer-Mediated Communication for Language Learning  (4.5 units)
 LANG8001  Introduction to Second Language Acquisition  (4.5 units)
 LANG8002  Second Language Teaching Methodology  (4.5 units)
 LANG8003  Introduction to Classroom-based Research  (4.5 units)
 LANG8606  Language in Society  (4.5 units)
 LING7101  Special Topic in Applied Linguistics  (4.5 units)
 LING7102  Cross-cultural Pragmatics and Intercultural Communication  (4.5 units)
 LING8605  Intercultural Communication in Everyday Life and the Workplace  (4.5 units)

Option - Cultural Studies

 LANG8502  History, Cultures and Traditions  (4.5 units)
 LANG8503  Literature and Society  (4.5 units)
 LANG8504  Special Topic in Cultural Studies  (4.5 units)
 LANG8505  Special Topic in Language Studies A  (4.5 units)
 LANG8506  Special Topic in Language Studies B  (4.5 units)
 LANG8507  Special Topic in Language Studies C  (4.5 units)
 LANG8508  Settling in Australia: the Italian, Greek and French experience  (4.5 units)

Option - Study Abroad

 LANG8701  Study Abroad Program  (4.5 units)

Option - Teaching English as a Second Language

 ESOL8001  Second Language Learning and Teaching  (4.5 units)
 ESOL8002  Second Language Testing  (4.5 units)
 ESOL8003  Introduction to English Linguistics  (4.5 units)
 ESOL8004  TESOL Methodology  (4.5 units)
 ESOL8005  ESOL Pedagogy  (4.5 units)
 ESOL8006  English as a Global Language  (4.5 units)