Sign Language (Master)

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Year

2011

Award

Master of Sign Language (Linguistics or Interpreting)

Length

1-2 years full-time or 2-4 years part-time

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

Application

Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus.

Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.

Apply direct to the University (contact details below) by 31 October.

Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2011): $14,310 (per 120 credit points)
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

Prerequisites

Candidates with a three-year Bachelor degree are eligible for entry to a two-year program (240 credit points). Applicants to the one-year program (120 credit points) or to research candidature should have a Bachelor of Education, Honours degree, or specialised Graduate Diploma from a recognised university or institution.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Contact information

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Future Students Centre:
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National Institute for Deaf Studies
T (03) 9479 2283 (Voice and TTY)
E nids@latrobe.edu.au