Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics
Coursework
Our program is designed to train students in developing resources, projects, policies, and micro-economies by collaboratively developing application of language sciences and socio-semiotics.
Graduates of the Master of Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics are uniquely qualified to apply linguistic skills and socio-semiotics skills and know-how in today’s globalised professional and community settings.
The course has a special emphasis on 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.
In core units of study, students learn how an analysis of grammar and discourse can be carried out in ways that are 'appliable'. Students 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.
Awards and requirements
Please refer to the course rules in this handbook for information on the specific admission requirements for different award courses.
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 of which 30 credit points must be from LNGS-coded units
- a minimum of 6 credit points of capstone 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:
- a minimum of 24 credit points of core units of study
- a maximum of 24 credit points of elective units of study, of which a minimum of 12 credit points must be from LNGS-coded units of study
Graduate Certificate in Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics
Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics must complete 24 credit points including:
- 12 credit points of core units of study
- 12 credit points of LNGS-coded elective units of study
Learning outcomes
At the completion of the Master of Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics, a student will be able to:
| No. | Learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Understand the interdisciplinary context of linguistics through research on linguistic topics that connect meaningfully to related disciplines and fields of application. |
| 2 | Display knowledge and skills relating to data gathering and analytical techniques in domains from sound to grammar to meaning to multimodal discourse. |
| 3 | Produce presentations about linguistic phenomena to non-specialists, drawing on terminology, representations, and genres appropriate to standards of the discipline. |
| 4 | Interpret and deploy insights from a wide range of specialist literatures, including principles for selecting relevant publications. |
| 5 | Appreciate the variation of linguistic practices in speech communities around the world, the relation of these practices to social variables (including socioeconomic social class, gender and sexuality, ethnic identity, generation and dis/ability) and how this variation affects communication across cultures. |
| 6 | Understand the principles by which language is used in social interaction, including the registers and genres of casual conversation and public institutionalised exchanges and how these understandings can be used to improve communication in a range of professional contexts. |
| 7 | Recognise how language variation relates to language change, as cultures evolve, as individuals develop and as texts unfold. |
| 8 | Demonstrate the ability to undertake innovative action research projects, independently and in collaboration with mentors and peers. |
Reduced volume of learning (RVL)
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. Previous studies are reviewed on a case-by-case basis as not all previous qualifications are eligible for Reduced Volume of Learning.
| 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 |
Contacts and further information
Contact details can be found on these websites:
Department of Linguistics
School of Literature, Art and Media