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About the school

The School of Languages and Linguistics at The University of Melbourne was created in 1993 as the vehicle for providing excellence in language teaching and learning, and for ensuring wider access, across the University community, to high level competency in languages and cultures. Its organisational structure, in close association with the Asia Institute, and its outreach to the rest of the University through the Diploma in Languages are widely seen as models of best practice in the Australian system.

Drawing on the expertise of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, the Language Testing Research Centre (LTRC), the Research Unit for Indigenous Language (RUIL), Research Unit for Multilingualism and Cross Cultural Communication (RUMACCC), and the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language the school promotes working together in language teaching, learning and assessment strategies. The School also provides a focal point for reflection and research in all areas of linguistics, and in the interface between language and culture.

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  • English as a Second Language (ESL)

    English as a Second Language subjects help students to study effectively at university by developing their academic English language. Subjects are available at undergraduate and graduate levels. Emphasis is placed on students' ability to communicate ideas clearly and fluently, using appropriate academic language.

  • European studies

    European studies is an interdisciplinary program that explores the cultures, societies and languages of Europe, broadly defined. In European Studies, students gain insights into the cultures, history and politics of modern Europe and have the opportunity to study one of the five European languages taught in the School.

  • French studies

    The overall objective of the French studies program is to enable you to develop an ability to communicate effectively in the French language in order to enhance your understanding of the French-speaking world. This ability will be achieved through the study of a variety of aspects of French-speaking cultures including literature, film, theatre, translation, travel writing, food and wine, immigration and identity.

  • German studies

    The German studies program provides an intimate study environment with excellent access to talented and enthusiastic teaching staff with wide ranging interests in German language and culture. It has a strong reputation in both teaching and research and has an impressive publishing record over a broad range of topics.

  • Italian studies

    Italian studies may be taken as part of a major in the Faculty of Arts and can be studied for up to four years (honours) at undergraduate level and then continued at graduate level (coursework and research Masters and PhD). Areas of expertise include Italian cinema, history, linguistics, literature, and issues in teaching and learning.

  • Gender studies (Interdisciplinary program)

    The Gender studies program at The University of Melbourne offers students the potential to learn about issues such as sexual difference, gender equity, queer politics, and sexuality, from a variety of thought-provoking and provocative perspectives.

  • Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

    Linguistics and Applied Linguistics in the School of Languages and Linguistics has strengths in many significant areas of research. It has an outstanding record in attracting nationally competitive publication and research grants and has established extensive collaborative networks with local and international scholars in the field.

  • Russian studies

    The Russian program within the School of Languages and Linguistics at The University of Melbourne has a full graduate (MA and PhD) and undergraduate program (Major). Students are able to take a Major in Russian with a combination of Russian language, linguistics and literature subjects, and, in addition, subjects taught in the departments of History and Political Science relating to Russia and Eastern/Central Europe.

  • Spanish and Latin American studies

    The Spanish and Latin American studies program at The University of Melbourne offers language options at all levels together with a growing number of cultural studies subjects in areas as diverse as literature (from Don Quixote to contemporary classics), cinema, popular culture, food studies, gender studies, and area studies in both European and Latin American studies.

  • SOLL Scholarships
  • Faculty of Arts Scholarships
  • Research groups

    Research groups describes existing and developing research centres, institutes and units housed within or closely associated with The School of Languages and Linguistics.

  • Current research projects

    The academic staff of The School of Languages and Linguistics undertake many research projects and have been awarded many research grants. Details of current funded research can be found in this section.

  • Past research projects

    The academic staff of The School of Languages and Linguistics undertake many research projects and have been awarded many research grants. Details of past research projects can be found in this section

  • Research publications

    This section contains a selective list of recent major publications (books and book chapters) in all our programs within The School of Languages and Linguistics.

  • Discussion groups

    There are discussion groups available for some study areas

  • Research strengths

    The School conducts research into a wide range of language practices, covering through its subjects a diversity of times, places and themes which reflect the latest developments in language and linguistic practice.

  • Undergraduate

    Information for current undergraduate students including policies, assessment and contact information.

  • Honours

    Honours provides scope to refine your analytical skills and research techniques while significantly enhancing your range of options after graduation.

  • Graduate studies

    Information for current graduate research students, including facilities and resources, support and funding, student travel.

  • Study Abroad and Exchange

    The Study Abroad program allows students to study at an overseas institution that does not have an exchange agreement with The University of Melbourne.

  • Language Exchange Club

    Any student studying a language is welcome to join the program and converse with a native speaker. Come here to make friends, international contacts and improve you language skills naturally!

  • SoLL Scholarhsips
  • Faculty of Arts Scholarships
  • Friday 20 April 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Open Invitation to Josh Carter's PhD completion seminar - Witnessing and the Renegotiation of Traum...
    Event
  • Friday 20 April 2018 12:30pm - 1:00pm
    Poster session: Honours in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
    Other
  • Friday 20 April 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Open invitation to Amy Sinclair's PhD completion Seminar - Pretext and Subversion: Lucrezia Marinell...
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  • Friday 20 April 2018 4:15pm - 5:15pm
    Investigating pedagogical designs in graduate coursework
    Seminar/Forum
  • Friday 20 April 2018 6:30pm - 9:45pm
    Q&A evening at the Italian Cultural Institute
    Event
  • Tuesday 24 April 2018 5:45pm - 6:45pm
    Eroticism, Food, Spirituality: The Films of Bigas Luna
    Free Public Lecture Betty Bigas;Josep Joan Bigas Luna;Alfredo Martinez-Exposito;Old Arts Building;Bigas Luna Tribute;Spanish Film Festival;Santiago Fouz Hernandez;SOLL;Spain;university of melbourne;
  • Friday 27 April 2018 3:00pm - 4:30pm
    Open invitation to join Davide Cerfeda at his PhD completion seminar: THE PERFORMANCE OF PERVERSION ...
    Event
  • Friday 27 April 2018 3:15pm - 4:15pm
    A grammatical description of Marri Ngarr
    Seminar/Forum
  • Friday 27 April 2018 4:15pm - 5:15pm
    Vowel change in a creole community: Morphosyntactically conditioned phonetic variation in Hawaiʻi Cr...
    Seminar/Forum
  • Friday 4 May 2018 2:15pm - 3:15pm
    Trust and pragmatics in language learning and evolution
    Seminar/Forum
  • A History of the Case Study

    Co-authors Associate Professor Birgit Lang, Professor Alison Lewis and ARC Kathleen Fitzpatrick Laureate Fellow Joy Damousi, launch their new book, "A History of the Case Study" - Sexology, psychoanalysis, literature.

    13 Dec 2017 News
  • Journalists make reference to UOM Policy Shop on ABC Lateline

    University of Melbourne "The Policy Shop" podcasts rank #16 Highest new entry on iTunes Charts

    12 Dec 2017 News
  • MAPPLING graduate co founds brilliant online start up company

    SOLL Graduate creates his own global company

    22 Nov 2017 News
  • Casual academic staff Semester 1 2018 required

    Casual academics are required for tutoring positions in the School of Languages and Linguistics for Semester 1, 2018. Applications close Monday 4th December 2017

    20 Nov 2017 News
  • Italian Language students perform "How a burglar can be virtuous"

    Un'opera di Dario Fo rivista dai ragazzi della University of Melbourne

    07 Nov 2017 News
  • Casual academic staff Summer Semester 2018 required

    Summer Semester 2018 applications are now open for 3 subjects in SOLL. Applications close 13 November 2017

    16 Oct 2017 News
  • The University of New Caledonia - Foreign Language (English) Tutor position available

    Applications are sought for a one year contract as an English language Tutor at the University of New CaledoniaApplication deadline 16 October 2017Duration of appointment: this is a 12 months position to start on 1/02/2018 and end in January 2019

    05 Sep 2017 News
  • Casual academics required for tutoring semester 2 2017

    Casual academics are required for tutoring positions  in the School of Languages and Linguistics for Semester 2, 2017. Applications close 2 June, 2017. For more information and to apply, visit the Faculty of Arts Work with us site

    18 May 2017 News
  • Casual academics required for Semester 1, 2017

    Casual academics are required for teaching subjects in the Asia Institute for Semester 1, 2017. Applications close 20 January, 2017. More information and application...

    03 Jan 2017 News
  • Professor Gillian Wigglesworth awarded title of Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor

    28 Nov 2016 News
  • TG Tucker Medal awarded to Professor Colin Nettlebeck

    14 Nov 2016 News
  • Women in Research Citation Awards 2016

    Dr Ute Knoch of the School of Languages and Linguistics has received one of this year’s Women in Research Citation Awards.

    02 Nov 2016 News
  • Preserving precious Indigenous languages

    26 Oct 2016 News
  • Casual academic staff required for 2017 Summer semester subjects

    The School of Languages and Linguistics requires casual academic staff for two 2017 Summer semester subjects

    17 Oct 2016 News
  • Richard Gunter Bursaries

    The Richard Gunter Bursaries (in French or English) are now open to Graduate coursework or Graduate research students enrolled in the French or English Studies Program at The University of Melbourne for travel and/or research.

    17 Oct 2016 News
  • 2016 Caroline Clapham Masters Award

    03 Oct 2016 News
  • Associate Professor Adrian Hearn's success with COALAR grant

    The School of Languages and Linguistics extends it's warmest congratulations to Associate Professor Adrian Hearn who has been successful in the current round of COALAR grants.

    05 Sep 2016 News
  • Macgeorge Fellowship Recipient 2016/2017 - Professor Darra Goldstein

    The School of Languages and Linguistics will proudly host the 2016/2016 Macgeorge Fellowship recipient Professor Darra Goldstein in November 2016.

    22 Aug 2016 News
  • Professor Tim McNamara awarded title of Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor

    The Vice recently announced the names of nine University of Melbourne professors who have been awarded the title of Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor.

    15 Aug 2016 News
  • Professor Anthony Pym joins the School of Languages and Linguistics

    The School of Languages and Linguistics is most pleased to welcome Professor Anthony Pym to the team beginning in January 2017.

    15 Aug 2016 News
  • Call for papers: Australian Studies

    The Australian Centre is piloting a faculty wide research seminar series with the view to extending it to the wider university in the future.

    01 Aug 2016 News
  • PEN Translates grant awarded to PhD candidate and Spanish Tutor Samuel Rutter

    SOLL PhD candidate and Spanish Tutor Samuel Rutter's translation of the novel "The Winterlings" by Cristina Sánchez-Andrade has been awarded a PEN Translates grant by English PEN.

    31 Oct 2015 News
  • Cómo ha retratado el cine la imagen de España? How has the cinema portrayed the image of Spain?

    Listen to Professor Alfredo Martínez-Expósito on the podcast

    21 Oct 2015 News
  • Senior Research Fellow Claudia Sandberg joins the School

    Claudia is an expert in Cinema Studies with particular interest in Chilean, Argentinean and German cinemas.

    20 Oct 2015 News
  • Cadet Harley Dunolly-Lee is featured in the latest ARTiculation newsletter

    Indigenous cadet working to preserve Dja Dja Wurrung language

    20 Oct 2015 News
  • Assoc. Professor Lesley Stirling recipient of a citation for outstanding contributions to student le...

    Assoc. Professor Lesley Stirling has been distinguished with this citation for "sustained commitment to promoting a faculty culture of mentoring, for both students and staff, to create an environment where students can thrive."

    15 Oct 2015 News
  • Kill Your Darlings

    Article published by School of Languages and Linguistics PhD candidate Ruth McHugh-Dillon

    01 Oct 2015 News
  • Dr Heather Benbow 'Feeding the troops: the emotional meaning of food in wartime' featured on The Con...

    In wartime, when cultural differences are amplified, food can be a potent reminder of shared humanity and reinforce a sense of belonging. Feeding is also a powerful act of love.

    30 Sep 2015 News
  • French Peer Mentoring Program - C'est la vie universitaire!

    The French Peer Mentoring Program (C'est la vie universitaire!) is a free mentoring program for first year students of French at the university.

    01 Sep 2015 News
  • 2016/2017 Macgeorge Fellowships and Honorary Fellowships

    Applications for the 2016/2017 Macgeorge Fellowships and Honorary Fellowships are now open and close on Friday, 28 August 2015, 5.00pm.

    01 Aug 2015 News
  • The University of Melbourne ranked fifteenth in the world for Linguistics and first in Australia in ...

    In the newly released QS World University Rankings, The University of Melbourne has been ranked number 15 in the world for Linguistics, and number 1 in Australia!

    01 Jun 2015 News
  • Associate Professor Lesley Stirling wins Patricia Grimshaw Award for Mentor Excellence

    Associate Professor Lesley Stirling has won this year's Patricia Grimshaw Award for Mentor Excellence. This is a major achievement and honour. The selection criteria for the award are as follows:

    15 Apr 2015 News
  • Associate Professor Rachel Nordlinger featured Linguist for the LINGUIST List

    "That first fieldtrip was at once terrifying and exhilarating; it was without doubt the most challenging and the most mind-blowing experience I had ever had.

    19 Mar 2015 News
  • Professor Alison Lewis interviewed about Guy Sebastian and the Eurovision song contest

    Idol away: why Guy Sebastian is our ticket to votes at Eurovision

    06 Mar 2015 News
  • Dr Heather Benbow and Dr Lara Anderson: Culinary xenophobia raises its ugly head

    Dr Heather Benbow interview on Radio National about research undertaken with Dr Lara Anderson on culinary xenophobia.

    31 Jan 2015 News
  • Language Placement Testing

    All students wishing to enrol in a language subject for the first time are required to complete a background questionnaire online.

  • Horwood Recording Studio

    The aim of the Horwood recording studio is to make sure that you can record in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, using modern technology to capture some of the best sound quality available.

  • Videos

    Videos released by the School of Languages and Linguistics including information about study areas and presentations.

  • VCE kits

    VCE written exam preparation kits for students and teachers

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