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Master of Applied Linguistics

Linguistics – the study of language structure and language use – has important applications in a number of fields, including Education, particularly the learning and teaching of second and foreign languages but also literacy education, translating and interpreting, intercultural communication, language management and evaluation, communication for specific purposes, and language policy and planning.

The following aspects make the study of Applied Linguistics at Sydney unique:

  • The department is internationally renowned for its strengths in language analysis and language description on the one hand, and in discourse analysis and sociolinguistics, on the other. We have combined these strengths in an innovative Applied Linguistics curriculum with a strong theoretical and methodological grounding in the field.
  • An empirical approach to Applied Linguistics where students will need to collect, analyze, and interpret data in most units is matched by a critical approach, which continuously challenges students to explore the social and political applications and implications of their linguistic theory and practice.
  • Unlike many other postgraduate programs in Applied Linguistics we do not focus exclusively on TESOL and language teaching. Rather, our focus is on the broader social and political contexts of language use, which will prepare students for language-related work in corporate, government, and institutional contexts in Australia and internationally.
  • A broad spectrum of related programs and units in cross-cultural communication, professional communication, translating and interpreting, modern languages, education, and media studies allow students of Applied Linguistics to tailor a part of their program to suit their individual interests.

Duration

This Degree is normally completed in One Year of full time study.
Part time study is also possible and classes are predominantly scheduled in the evenings to accomodate those students with daytime commitments.

Degree Structure

Completion Requirements

8 Units of Study or which 4 must be the core units

Core Units of Study 2007

Elective Units of Study 2007

Application

Cots & Scholarships

For costs and scholarships information see the costs and scholarships section of the University of Sydney website.

Timetable

For timetable information see the postgraduate timetable

Student Info

Contacts

Course coordinator
Dr Ahmar Mahboob
Location Rm 245, Transient Bldg
Phone 9351 3548
FAX 9351 7572

Postgraduate Contact
Prof. William Foley
Location Rm 217, Transient Building
Phone 9351 4569
FAX 9351 7572