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ATS2678

Faculty of Arts

18 September 2017 22 November 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
Organisational UnitLinguistics
OfferedClayton First semester 2013 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2013 (Flexible)
Coordinator(s)Dr Julie Bradshaw

Notes

Previously coded LIN2390

Synopsis

This unit examines the role of language in the construction of identity or identities, with a particular focus on gender identity. In addition the linguistic contribution to presentation and construction of ethnic and other identities will be examined. The examination of differences in the language use and communication patterns of the sexes focuses on:

  1. a variety of languages
  2. written and spoken texts
  3. public and private contexts including patient/doctor interaction, computer mediated interaction, interpersonal communication and educational settings.

The unit will also examine the cultural and social framing of identity, style shifting and acts of identity, and identity formation in language contact and second language learning.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, a student will be able to:

  1. Summarize key theoretical debates in relation to identity and language
  2. Compare the approaches of theorists from different discipline backgrounds
  3. Reflect on gender differences across languages in the light of theoretical and empirical studies
  4. Evaluate major methodological approaches to the study of identity and language
  5. Work in teams to apply at least one methodology to a selected context
  6. Use data thus collected to support an argument in relation to theoretical debates
  7. Present a coherent oral and written account of research thus conducted.

Assessment

Written work: 90%
Class participation: 10%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Julie Bradshaw

Contact hours

2 hours per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Linguistics
Anthropology

Prerequisites

Any first-year sequence in Linguistics, a language, English as an International Language, Communication, Text and Context

Prohibitions

Either ATS2678 or ATS3678