Master of Modern Languages in Education (Stream 150A) Coursework & Thesis A
ObjectivesStudents who have completed the Master of Modern Languages Education course should be able to: * demonstrate a high level of competence in the management and teaching of at least one modern language; * demonstrate a superior knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of language learning; * have an understanding of the theory and practice of research in modern languages education; * make effective use of the findings of educational writings and research in addressing language education-related professional problems; * have the depth of knowledge and understanding that will enable them to be a resource for colleagues in language education-related professional situations.
Academic titleMaster of Modern Languages in Education (Stream 150A) Coursework & Thesis A
Course descriptionStudents are required to undertake 150 points of study, consisting of 75 points of coursework, and a thesis of 20,000 words incorporating research methodology (75 points). Students enrolled in Streams 150A are required to attain an average of at least 75 in their coursework component before commencing their thesis. If this score is not attained, progress will be assessed on an individual basis.
All students must undertake at least one of the following subjects
Subject Semester Credit Points
483-604 Nonverbal Communication in L2 Learning
This subject will not be available in 2009 25
483-606 Language Teaching and Culture
This subject will not be available in 2009 25
Compulsory subjects for students who do not have a Modern Languages teaching qualification:
Subject Semester Credit Points
483-829 Language & Language Acquisition
A study of the nature of the language learning task, including an analysis of spoken and written language, its acquisition and its use in bilingual and multilingual settings, together with an introduction to the implications of this for language teac... Semester 1, Semester 2 25
483-850 Professional Practice: Modern Lang Educ
Students undertake 22 days supervised teaching practice and observation in the sectors in which they wish to qualify, together with peer observations and school-based field work. Year Long 12.50
483-889 Methodology & Curriculum Design:ModLngEd
A study of the educational potential of modern language learning and the design and evaluation of policy, programs, curriculum and teaching practices which attempt to realise this potential. The subject includes examination of the Victorian VCE Study... Semester 2 12.50
Students who do have a Modern Languages teaching qualification must undertake additional subjects to make up 75 points of coursework from this list
Subject Semester Credit Points
460-625 Negotiated Project in Education
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 25
460-626 Negotiated Project in Education 2
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 25
460-627 Minor Project in Education
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 12.50
460-628 Minor Project in Education 2
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 12.50
483-620 Second Language Assessment
A study of the theory and practice of second language assessment. Topics include: the purposes of language assessment, models of communicative language ability and their implications for assessment, the design of assessment instruments, assessing spe... Semester 1 25
483-636 Teaching English in the Internat.Context
The subject examines the international debate on the nature and role of English in the world over the past 25 years. Issues of naming and variety are considered and the politics and economics of the spread of English is examined, as well as charges o... Semester 2 25
Approved research methodology studies and thesis:
Subject Semester Credit Points
460-682 Minor Thesis - Education CW (RM)
No description available Semester 1 25
460-608 Minor Thesis - Education (CW)
No description available Semester 1, Semester 2 50
460-609 Minor Thesis - Education (CW)
No description available Semester 1, Semester 2 25