Applied Linguistics Subject regulations
Applied Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field of research and instruction which integrates ideas from linguistics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, education, and languages into a distinct field focused on practical issues such as the learning and teaching of second languages.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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PGCert(AppLing), PGDip(AppLing) and MA(Applied) The MA(Applied) is offered on-campus in Hamilton and may be taken full or part-time. The programme comprises taught papers or equivalents amounting to 120 points. In addition to the core paper APPLN501, students are required to take 90 further points from papers listed for the MA(Applied). With the approval of the Programme Convenor of Applied Linguistics, students may take APPLN591, APPLN592 or APPLN593 in lieu of taught papers. The requirements for admission to masters level study in Applied Linguistics are set out in the qualification regulations.
Further details of these 500 level papers may be found on the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences website.
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PGCert(TESOL) and PGDip(TESOL) The Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is available on-campus in Hamilton. The programme comprises 60 points, consisting of APPLN564 and APPLN566 as required papers.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is available on-campus in Hamilton and may be taken full-time or part-time. The programme comprises 120 points, including APPLN564 and APPLN566 as required papers.
For further details, contact the Division of Education Office.
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MTESOL The qualification regulations define the requirements for the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Candidates admitted into the 180 point MTESOL under section 2(a), must complete 180 points at 500 level, including: APPLN501, APPLN562, APPLN564, APPLN566, and either ALPSS592 (60 points), or APPLN585 and one of APPLN505, APPLN530, APPLN563, or APPLN565.
Candidates admitted into the 120 point MTESOL under section 2(b), must complete 120 points at 500 level, including: APPLN501, APPLN562, and either ALPSS592 (60 points), or APPLN585 and one of APPLN505, APPLN530, APPLN563, or APPLN565.
For further details, contact the Division of Education Office.
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MPhil The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
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PhD The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
Applied Linguistics papers
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ALPSS500
Academic & Professional Research & Writing
In this course, students will gain the skills and confidence to seamlessly transition from study to work. This course works to enhance the 'skills... |
30 | 24A (Online) & 24B (Online) & 24C (Online) |
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ALPSS590
Directed Study
This paper allows students from the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences to undertake research on a specific topic related to their... |
30 | 24X (Hamilton) |
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ALPSS591
Research Project
A research report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical or practice-led investigation (up to 12,500 words maximum). |
30 | 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
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ALPSS592
Dissertation
A research report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical or practice-led investigation (up to 25,000 words maximum). |
60 | 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
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APPLN501
Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
The overall aim of this paper is to provide students with a critical awareness of a range of issues and skills associated with carrying out research... |
30 | 24B (Hamilton) |
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APPLN562
Second Language Teaching Practicum
The aim of this paper is to develop practical teaching skills and a range of techniques for evaluating language teaching design and practice. The... |
30 | 24D (Hamilton) |
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APPLN564
Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Research
The aim of this paper is to introduce students to the key streams of second language acquisition theory and related research as part of their... |
30 | 24A (Hamilton) |
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APPLN566
Pedagogic Linguistics for TESOL
TESOL educators require a strong understanding of the components of the English language in order to teach it effectively. This paper connects... |
30 | 24A (Hamilton) |
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APPLN585
TESOL Research Report
This paper involves planning, implementing and reporting a supervised research study in the field of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other... |
30 | 24X (Hamilton) |
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APPLN593
Applied Linguistics Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
90 | 24X (Hamilton) |
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APPLN800
Applied Linguistics MPhil Thesis
Applied Linguistics MPhil Thesis |
120 | 24X (Hamilton) |
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APPLN900
Applied Linguistics PhD Thesis
Applied Linguistics PhD Thesis |
120 | 24I (Hamilton) & 24J (Hamilton) & 24K (Hamilton) & 24X (Hamilton) |
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ALPSS500 Academic & Professional Research & Writing
In this course, students will gain the skills and confidence to seamlessly transition from study to work. This course works to enhance the 'skills...
Points 30This paper allows students from the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences to undertake research on a specific topic related to their...
Points 30A research report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical or practice-led investigation (up to 12,500 words maximum).
Points 30A research report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical or practice-led investigation (up to 25,000 words maximum).
Points 60The overall aim of this paper is to provide students with a critical awareness of a range of issues and skills associated with carrying out research...
Points 30The aim of this paper is to develop practical teaching skills and a range of techniques for evaluating language teaching design and practice. The...
Points 30The aim of this paper is to introduce students to the key streams of second language acquisition theory and related research as part of their...
Points 30TESOL educators require a strong understanding of the components of the English language in order to teach it effectively. This paper connects...
Points 30This paper involves planning, implementing and reporting a supervised research study in the field of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other...
Points 30An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 90 -
APPLN800 Applied Linguistics MPhil Thesis
Applied Linguistics MPhil Thesis
Points 120 -
APPLN900 Applied Linguistics PhD Thesis
Applied Linguistics PhD Thesis
Points 120
2024 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 27 Apr 2024 01:00am