Sign Language (Master)

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Year

2011

Award

Master of Sign Language (Linguistics or Interpreting)

Length

2 years

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

Two specialisations are offered in this degree. Linguistics is suitable for students with a good working knowledge of AUSLAN or another sign language, who wish to pursue research in the area. The course covers studies in linguistics and sociolinguistics of sign language, Deaf culture and Deaf community (including Deaf history), and a detailed study of the methodologies appropriate to the study of non-literate languages and minority cultures.

Interpreting covers three key areas:
- Theory and practice of interpreting, focusing on issues such as simultaneous and consecutive interpreting, note-taking and contrastive linguistics of signed languages (e.g. AUSLAN) and English, and ethics and the professional code of conduct.
- Cultural studies, through which students develop a good general knowledge of current affairs and a clear understanding of interaction procedures, particularly in meetings and conferences.
- Research methodology, which introduces students to appropriate methodologies for studying interpreting of non-literate languages, and involves a small research project.

Course structure

Part One comprises six 20-credit-point subjects. For Part Two, students can complete six subjects, or three subjects and a minor thesis (15 000 to 20 000 words) - the latter option requires a high B Grade average. Linguistics subjects include: Issues in Deaf Studies, Integration Studies, Researching Natural Languages, Sociolinguistics of Non-Literate Languages and Issues in Interpreting. Interpreting subjects include: Issues in Deaf Studies, Researching Natural Languages, Issues in Interpreting, Field Work Practicum and Sociolinguistics of Non-Literate Languages.
Subject choice in both streams is flexible with each student's program being further developed in consultation with the supervisor.

Subject details

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

21 630
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Selection

IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

A three-year Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent. Applicants with a Bachelor of Education, an Honours degree, or a specialised Graduate Diploma from a recognised university or institution will be eligible for one year Advanced Standing (credit).

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

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