Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Course

This course provides students with the opportunity to pursue in-depth study in the area of linguistics while a bachelors degree or double degree in other fields. Students acquire knowledge of the structure and function of language in communication, including written, spoken and 'cyber' texts. They also develop an understanding of how languages differ and what they share, as well as learning techniques and principles to be adopted in the analysis and description of any given language. Students also study language and language use in socio-cultural contexts, which will contribute to their understanding of identities, social and cultural organisation, multiculturalism/multilingualism, institutions and the manipulation of power as well as the creative functions of language in texts and discourses.

Graduates are expected to develop:

• the intellectual capabilities inherent in the interpretation of sources of knowledge pertaining to the academic discipline
• an understanding of the world view of the field of study
• the capacity for quantitative and qualitative analysis, critique and creative thinking in the discipline
• an understanding of the present interpretations and potential future developments in the issues underlying the content of and approaches to the field of study
• the skills of written and oral presentation, argument and analysis, including other practical skills such as computer skills, appropriate to the academic discipline.

This course consists of a standard 48 point major consisting of a first year sequence of 12 points and one of the following:

• 12 points of second year level studies (normally two units) and 24 points of third-year level studies (normally four units)
• 18 points of second-year level studies (normally three units) and 18 points of third-year level studies (normally three units).

Students are required to complete a three-year major sequence (48 points) in linguistics. For information on the units required refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/arts-ug-linguistics.html.

Diploma in Arts (Linguistics)