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Course Overview

This linguistics course introduces students to the basic concepts and tools of analysis used in linguistics and applied linguistics.

You can select individual units to build a qualification that suits you. Study for either: Graduate Certificate in Linguistics; Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics; or Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics. Students can decide which certificate they would like to work towards as they proceed through their studies.

What You Will Learn with the Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)

Students are encouraged to develop a critical perspective on language issues and problems relevant to society. The course focuses on language policy and planning, looking at the functions and status of entire languages as well as the nature of language-internal issues e.g. standardisation; education; business and the media; training students in the more specific applications of linguistic insights.

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What the Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics) Can Do for You

Graduates of this course will have an in-depth knowledge of Applied Linguistics for use in a variety of roles in today's industries e.g. research, teaching, education and business.

Talk to SEEK Learning about the Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics distance learning course and study options.

Getting Started Not sure where to begin? We've selected units that allow you to start learning, build your study skills and confidence, while keeping your degree options open. Note these are recommendations only and we will discuss your particular requirements over the phone. For the Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics postgraduate courses, useful starting points include General Linguistics, The Analysis of Discourse and Language and Gender.

Set Your Own Timetable Studying with OUA has allowed me to complete my degree without stopping work - the flexibility is great. Belinda M

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Course Structure

Graduate Certificate Graduate Diploma Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics) Total units: 2 Core: 2 Total units: 4 Core: 3 Electives: 1 Total units: 6 Core: 3 Electives: 3

Course Units

• General Linguistics
• Language in Society
• Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
• English in South East Asia and the Pacific
• Bilingualism
• Second Language Acquisition
• The Analysis of Discourse
• Language and Gender