Applied Linguistics Charles Darwin University

Overview

 The focus of the Applied Linguistics at Charles Darwin University is on contextualised evaluation of language, which can be applied to theoretical analysis or contribute to the continuing professional development of linguists, language teachers, TESOL practitioners, and education policy makers. You will explore content incorporating aspects that can be applied to local, regional and global contexts, and offer directed engagement with First Nations, Australian, Asian and global content and perspectives.

Study opportunities exist on-campus or online, in full-time or part-time study modes. You may personalise your course by completing a capstone research project in an area of interest that is complemented by additional coursework electives. Areas of focus across the course include Indigenous languages, linguistic analysis and documentation, language teaching and testing, and sociolinguistics. All areas are represented in coursework components, and in pursuing a capstone research project, you will have access to an expert research supervisor, who will guide you in the research journey

Career opportunities

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in fields concerned with applied linguistics, language education, policy making, and professional domains where language, its use and role are a priority.

Graduates may also be provided with pathways for further study at the PhD level through research preparation.