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) [1] 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.
Further details of these 500 level papers may be found on the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences website.
NOTE:
[1] The PGCert(AppLing), PGDip(AppLing) and MA(Applied) will not be offered in 2025.
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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
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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ALPSS500
Academic and Professional Research and 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 | 26A (Online) & 26B (Online) |
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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 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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APPLN562
Second Language Teaching Practice
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 | 26A (Block) |
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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 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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APPLN565
Second Language Testing and Programme Evaluation
The overall aim of this paper is to introduce students to the key concepts and procedures relating to second language testing and language programme... |
30 | 26A (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 | 26B (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 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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APPLN592
Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. |
60 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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APPLN593
Applied Linguistics/TESOL Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
90 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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APPLN594
Applied Linguistics/TESOL Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
120 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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MTESL503
Multilingualism in Language Education: Theories, Practices, Policies, and Critical Perspectives
This paper equips language education students with skills in managing multilingual classrooms, advocating for linguistic equity, and applying... |
30 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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APPLN800
Applied Linguistics/TESOL MPhil Thesis
Applied Linguistics/TESOL MPhil Thesis |
120 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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APPLN900
Applied Linguistics/TESOL PhD Thesis
Applied Linguistics/TESOL PhD Thesis |
120 | 26I (Hamilton) & 26J (Hamilton) & 26K (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) |
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ALPSS500 Academic and Professional Research and 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 30The 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 30The overall aim of this paper is to introduce students to the key concepts and procedures relating to second language testing and language programme...
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 30A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
Points 60An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 90An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 120This paper equips language education students with skills in managing multilingual classrooms, advocating for linguistic equity, and applying...
Points 30 -
APPLN800 Applied Linguistics/TESOL MPhil Thesis
Applied Linguistics/TESOL MPhil Thesis
Points 120 -
APPLN900 Applied Linguistics/TESOL PhD Thesis
Applied Linguistics/TESOL PhD Thesis
Points 120
2026 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 16 Aug 2025 01:00am