Studying Applied Linguistics

Because language is awesome!

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• Applied Linguistics is offered by the Department of Languages and Applied Linguistics as part of: 

• Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Languages• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)/Arts  • Bachelor of Education (Primary R - 7)/Arts • Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary School

ing)/Arts

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What will I study?• The program of studies in Applied Linguistics consists

of a selection of topics at first year and upper levels (4.5 units each) which can be taken to complete a 36 units major, or a 22.5 units minor in your main degree.

• At fourth year level, a 36 units Honours program provides students interested in extending their studies in applied linguistics with a distinct advantage when seeking higher degree entry and scholarships or employment in a professional capacity.

• Refer to the course rule.

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At first year level•  LING1501  How Language Works  (4.5

units)  SPTH1506  Linguistics and Phonetics 1  (4.5 units)

• plus one of•  LING1502  Words and Sounds  (4.5 units) 

 SPTH1509  Linguistics and Phonetics 2  (4.5 units)

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At second and third year level• LANG2004  Language in Society: Introduction to

Sociolinguistics  (4.5 units) LING2103  Language, Culture and Communication  (4.5 units)

• plus 4.5 units from the list of Year 2 & 3 Option topics.• Year 3 topics•  LING3105  Intercultural Communication in Everyday

Life  (4.5 units) LING3106  Project in Applied Linguistics  (4.5 units)

• plus 4.5 units from the list of Year 2 & 3 Option topics.

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Interesting topics of research• Linguistic diversity in a small country town.• Issues around education and community relations in immigrant

community with diglossia, or a range of different dialects.• The language needs of refugees.• Adolescents and language change, the influence of American

dialects, music etc.• Narrative style in friendship groups (esp. reported speech),

possibly related to gender.• Gender and identity issues in second language acquisition.• Identity and the naming of the “other” (i.e. not people like us)• Ethnic speech style, ingroup language, among 2nd or 3rd

generation immigrants.

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For all aspects of Applied Linguistics studies, please contact:

Dr Colette Mrowa-Hopkins Email: colette.mrowa-hopkins@flinders.edu.au

Department of languages and Applied Linguisticshttp://www.flinders.edu.au/ehl/language-studies/

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