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774 / 194 Graduate Diploma of Arts (Language Studies)

Graduate Diploma of Arts

 

INTRODUCTION

The Graduate Diploma of Arts is a one year full-time, or equivalent part-time course designed to provide graduate students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills relevant to specific occupational fields.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An appropriate three year degree award from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent.

Some fields of study within the Graduate Diploma of Arts may have special admission requirements.  Students should refer to the relevant section on major fields of study for further information.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course consists of eight units of study.

 

The following fields of study are available in the School of International, Cultural and Community Studies:

 

      Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies

      Consultancy in Human and Social Services

      Language Studies

      Professional Writing

      Public Policy and Analysis

      Religious Studies

Language Studies

 

The Graduate Diploma of Arts (Language Studies) does not, on its own, constitute a recognised teaching qualification but it is recognised for upgrading an existing teaching qualification.

 

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time study on Mount Lawley campus.  It is also available by external study.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Students are required to complete the four core units, plus two or four units, as specified, from one specialist area, and two approved electives, where necessary, to make a total of eight units.
 
Core Units
LST4181 Principles of Language Analysis 15
LST4283 Psycholinguistics 15
LST4285 Sociolinguistics 15
LST4289 Discourse, Grammar and Meaning 15
 
SPECIALIST AREAS
Primary and Secondary English
(two units required)
LAN4132 Teaching Writing in the Primary School 15
LAN4171 Literacy across the Curriculum 15
 
Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL)
(two units required)
Note: The course coordinator’s permission is required to do more than a sequence of two units from this specialist area.
 
Pre-Service Stream
LAN4180 Foundations in Language Teaching 12 
LAN4280 English Language Teaching and Learning 10 
 
In-Service Stream
LAN4181 Principles of English Language Teaching 15
LAN4281 Implementation and Practice in English Language Teaching 15
 
Teaching Languages other than English (LOTE)
(two units required)
LAN4183 Introduction to Teaching Languages Other Than English 12 
 
Plus one unit selected from:
LAN4283 Teaching Languages other than English in the Primary School 10 
LAN4284 Teaching Languages other than English in the Secondary School 10 
 
Language and Literacy (two units required)
LAN3510 Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood 12 
LAN4124 Teaching Reading Comprehension 15
 
Elective Units
Elective units, as approved by the course coordinator, are required to make up the total number of units to eight. These are to be chosen from the options provided below. The course coordinator’s prior written approval is required for any proposed elective not already specifically listed within the course structure for the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Language Studies).
 
LAN4100 Language, Culture and Learning in Australian Society 15
LAN4101 Language in Teaching and Learning Contexts 15
LAN4110 Teaching Reading and Writing to Adults 15
LAN4111 Planning for Adult Literacy Learning 15
or
One to two units drawn from another specialist area within the Graduate Diploma field of Language Studies (listed above therefore no specific approval required).
or
One approved unit from another field or another award, (for example, Graduate Diploma of Arts (Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies), Bachelor of Education fourth year, Graduate Certificate of Education in Adult Literacy and Numeracy, etc.). Course Coordinator’s prior written approval is required for any elective in this category.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 11/18/2004