LIN4740 - Linguistic theory

Leader(s): Dr Keith Allan

Offered

Clayton First semester 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

Review and discussion of theoretical approaches to the analysis of language and communication, drawing on issues in phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis and sociolinguistics.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit students should be familiar with all the major trends and developments in linguistics within the Western Classical Tradition from the time that writing was invented up to the 21st century. This knowledge gives a solid foundation to all other studies in linguistics - theoretical and applied.

Assessment

Research essay (4000 words): 40%
Class participation and exercises (4500 words): 60%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

Major in Linguistics