Master of General and Applied Linguistics (Advanced)

The Australian National University

As language assumes ever greater importance in an interconnected, multilingual world, the study of linguistics and applied linguistics is relevant to a growing number of careers from language teaching to natural language processing. In the Master of General and Applied Linguistics, you will have the opportunity to explore diverse topics across general and applied linguistics areas including structural linguistics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, language contact, language teaching, language and culture, social interaction, forensic linguistics and language documentation. Learning OutcomesCritically examine literature, theories, ideologies and applied practices relevant to diverse linguistic and sociocultural phenomena.Apply established theoretical frameworks to the identification, description, analysis and explanation of linguistic data and language use.Synthesise relevant literature and other information sources to form cogent interpretations and to identify research gaps.Apply research principles and methods to language-related questions.Communicate clearly and knowledgeably about language-related topics to academic, professional and general audiences.Complete a substantial, independent research project in the field of general and applied linguistics.

ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences

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