Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics
Graduates of the Masters of Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics are uniquely qualified to apply linguistic skills and know-how in today’s globalised professional and community settings.
The course has a special emphasis on cultural diversity in the language of professional and social engagement. Students learn core concepts of language and culture, and gain skills in applying them in areas ranging from business to education, community relations, media, medicine, and law.
The program offers exciting opportunities for students to deepen their knowledge of linguistics and crosscultural communication, and to develop new skills by putting that knowledge into practice.
In core units of study, students analyse the forms and functions of language in both spoken and written forms. They will study ways in which language connects with visual context, including gesture, image, film and sound, while paying special attention to social media and digital platforms.
Students develop a critical awareness of the connections between language, culture, and society, and their relation to differences in the forms of power and opportunity that are available to people in an ever-globalising world, depending on the language – or kind of language – they use.
Graduates from this program will be equipped to address a range of real world issues in language and communication. They will explore areas as diverse as public relations in business, broadening literacy in multilingual education, avoiding cultural misunderstandings in community engagement, navigating legal language, interpreting news discourse, and improving doctor/patient communication in health settings.
The program’s advanced units of study provide students with opportunities to gain experience and skills in professional practice relating to applications of crosscultural and linguistic knowledge and skills. They will also pursue more academically focused research as a foundation for higher degree research.
See also Linguistics
Awards and requirements
Please refer to the degree resolutions in this handbook for information on the specific admission requirements for different award courses.
Graduate Certificate in Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics
Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics must complete 24 credit points of core units of study.
Graduate Diploma in Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics must complete 48 credit points including:
- 24 credit points of core units of study
- 24 credit points of elective units of study
Master of Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics
Candidates for the Master of Applied Linguistics must complete 96 credit points including:
- a minimum of 24 credit points of core units of study.
- a maximum of 66 credit points of elective units of study
- a minimum of 6 credit points of capstone units of study
Candidates who have completed previous study in a relevant discipline may be eligible for a reduction in the requirements in accordance with the table below.
| Level of prior learning | Full-time duration | Credit points to complete |
|---|---|---|
| AQF Level 7 eg. a bachelor's degree in a relevant dicipline | 1.5 years | 72 |
| Relevant professional experience equivalent to a Graduate Certificate | 1 year | 48 |
| AQF Level 8 eg. Honours in a relevant dicipline | 1 year | 48 |
Contact
Department website: sydney.edu.au/arts/linguistics
School of Literature, Art and Media website:sydney.edu.au/arts/slam
Associate Professor Ahmar Mahboob
Phone: + 61 2 9351 3548
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