Pre-requisites

LN807 or equivalent and permission of unit coordinator

Co-requisites

None.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

• Plan self-directed literature research.

• Critically evaluate a focused body of literature related to research topic.

• Propose and evaluate solutions to a complex applied linguistics issue.

• Clearly communicate theoretical concepts and ideas related to the topic.

Unit Description

In this subject students are offered the opportunity to pursue elective studies in specific areas of interest that will extend their basic training in applied linguistics into a consideration of more complex issues. Students will become familiar with major theoretical perspectives in the issue(s), become familiar with viewpoints and research in the literature and, where applicable, gain experience in analysis and problem solving in the issue(s).

Topics

As agreed with the supervisor.

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Unit offerings

SILA: (Demand based)

Please note

The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.

This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.