LIN1020

Describing and Analysing Language and Communication (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Simon Musgrave and Anna Margetts

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: LIN1020 focuses on techniques for different levels of language analysis and develops some of the applications of these powerful theoretical tools. Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of what linguistics is and what linguists do. 2. Apply techniques from different areas of language analysis (sound systems, word and sentence structure and meaning, cross-cultural communication, ...). 3. Methodically collect and analyse linguistic data and to present findings in a clear and replicable way. 4. Display insights both into the language(s) one speaks and into languages not previously encountered.

Assessment: Three short assignments (800 words each): 45% + Class participation/on-line discussion/distance education discussion group: 15% + Exam (1.5 hours equivalent to 2000 words - problem solving based examination): 40%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prohibitions: LIN1040 and LIN1020