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)