LIN1020

Linguistics: language and communication B

Joanne Winter

6 points - 3 hours per week - Second semester - Clayton - Corequisites: LIN1010

Objectives Students successfully completing this subject should have further developed their understanding of linguistics and their ability to systematically describe linguistic phenomena using appropriate concepts and insights into language use and variation in socio-cultural contexts in language(s) one speaks and into languages not previously encountered.

Synopsis This subject continues an introduction to the study of linguistics (but can be studied before or independently of LIN1010) and some fundamental skills necessary for the analysis of language. The subject explores the development and presentation of logical arguments in relation to the analysis of language data. Topics include phonetics (the study of speech sounds), phonology (the organisation of speech sounds in languages), semantics (the meanings of words and sentences), pragmatics (the functions of language in use), crosscultural communication, language policy and educational linguistics. Phonetics and phonology will draw upon examples from English as well as a number of other languages including Australian Aboriginal, European, African and Asian languages. The study of semantics and pragmatics examines the meanings and functions of words and utterances in English. The Australian context provides the focus for the study of crosscultural communication and the overview of Australia's language policy.

Assessment Written assignments (3500 words): 55% - Exam (1 hour): 40% - Tutorial participation: 5%

Prescribed texts

Finegan E and others Language: Its structure and use 2nd edn, HBJ, 1997

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