Dr. Amanda Hamilton

Instructor

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Biography

Amanda Hamilton is a teaching and research professional in linguistics, currently affiliated with the Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) at the University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on language documentation, revitalization, and the structural effects of language contact, particularly within Indigenous Australian languages. Amanda has experience working with the Mudburra community and has co-created various educational resources aimed at supporting language maintenance and cultural heritage. Notably, she contributed to the Mudburra English Dictionary published in 2019. Amanda has a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Queensland, focusing on the theoretical and descriptive studies surrounding Mudburra-Kriol contact. She also holds a Master’s degree from the University of Hawai'i Mānoa and a Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University. Additionally, Amanda has served as a community linguist and has held multiple teaching positions across renowned institutions.

Research Interests

Experience

ESL Teacher

2015-01-01 — Present

Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) • Perth, WA

Teaching English as a Second Language to diverse student populations.

Community Linguist

2024-02-01 — Present

Puutu Kunti Kurrama Pinikura Aboriginal Corporation • Perth, WA

Engaging with local communities to support language preservation efforts.

Awards

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Early Career Commendation

2022-01-01
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International Postgraduate Research Scholarship

2015-01-01

Courses

Language Communication (LING1001) Language Cognitive System (LING1002) Linguistics Australian Indigenous Languages (LING3007) Methods Linguistic Research (LING4103) Morphosyntax World's Languages (LING2001)

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.