Introduction to Linguistics
UndergraduateUNE-LING1012025
Is alliteration a sound that sends you soaring? Does onomatopoeia make your heart ba-boom? Language lovers unite. Learn to analyse sounds, words and grammar. Explore the role of language in society, including attitudes towards spoken word.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Introduction to Linguistics
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent knowledge of the analytical concepts and skills necessary to describe the sound systems, word structures, word meanings, and sentence patterns of a language;
- analyse and identify linguistic structures of non-English languages;
- demonstrate recognition of the role played by variation in the linguistic codes of English, and of other languages;
- evaluate and summarise the basic linguistic research into first language acquisition and second language learning;
- demonstrate understanding of the problems of analysing meaning through coherently describing this to both specialist and non-specialist audiences; and
- analyse and describe how words are formed, and how certain words or parts of words function to produce meaning.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Language is a fundamental aspect of our humanity. In this subject you will receive an introductory overview of the basic structural features of language, and the techniques used by linguists to analyse the sounds, words, and grammar of any language. You will explore the role of language in society, touching on varieties of language (dialects, standards, etc.) and the attitudes people have towards different kinds of language. The subject also explores how children acquire language, and the processes adults go through as they learn a second language (first- and second- language acquisition). There is an emphasis on problem-solving and data analysis; however, you do not need to know any language other than English to undertake this subject.
Assessment 1: Online Quizzes. 5 Online Quizzes each worth 5%. 1000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-6;
Assessment 2: Worksheet: 1500-2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-6;
Assessment 3: Take Home Exam. Students are required to achieve a minimum mark of 40% in this assessment in order to pass the unit. 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-6.- 5 Online Quizzes each worth 5% (25%)
- Worksheet (50%)
- Take Home Exam (25%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-ART-DIP-2025 - Diploma in Arts
Others
Candidature in Diploma in Arts
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-ART-DIP