Linguistics: language and communication A
J Winter
6 points * 3 hours per week * First semester * Clayton/Peninsula
The aim of this subject is to introduce students to the study of linguistics and to the fundamental skills necessary for the analysis of language. In addition, the subject examines language use in academic communication (eg essay writing, research reports), spoken and written language and a number of language issues relevant to today's society. The topics covered include sociolinguistics (the social aspects of language use by speakers), morphology (words), syntax (sentence structure), Australian Aboriginal languages, language contact in Australia and language change. The emphasis for this subject is the Australian context with examples drawn from Australian Aboriginal languages, Australian English, and languages other than English (LOTEs) spoken in Australia.
Assessment
Written assignments (3500 words): 50% * Class test (1 hour): 40% * Tutorial participation: 10%
Prescribed texts
Finegan E and others Language: Its structure and use HBJ, 1992