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Languages

Our Language programs combine best practice in learning languages at all levels with leading research in key areas for deeper cultural understanding and communication. We work closely with other programs in the Faculty of Arts and the rest of the University to connect languages into all degrees via breadth or the Diploma of Languages.

• European Studies
• French Studies
• German Studies
• Gender Studies
• Italian Studies
• Russian Studies
• Spanish and Latin American Studies

Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

Our linguistics focus promotes working together in language teaching, learning and assessment strategies, drawing on the expertise of our Linguistics and Applied Linguistics discipline area and our research centres and units. We also provide a focal point for reflection and research in all areas of linguistics, and in the interface between language and culture.

Our discipline areas are:

• English as a Second Language
• Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

• Language Testing Research Centre (LTRC)
  The LTRC at the University of Melbourne has become an international leader in research and development in language assessment and language program evaluation.
• Research Hub for Language in Forensic Evidence
  We serve as a national hub coordinating research involving linguistics, law, and law enforcement.
• Research Unit for Indigenous Language (RUIL)
  RUIL works with Indigenous communities across Australia and the region to expand and strengthen Indigenous language research.
• Research Unit for Multilingualism and Cross-Cultural Communication (RUMACCC)
  RUMACCC conducts research in Australian and international contexts into all aspects of the maintenance and development of bi- and multilingualism.