Introduction to Linguistics

• • 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.

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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).
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  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.

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: 1500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-6 Assessment 2 Worksheet: 1000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1,3,5 Assessment 3 Take Home Exam: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-6

• 2 Online Quizzes (25%)
• Worksheet (35%)
• Take Home Exam: Written assessment: Students are required to achieve a minimum mark of 40% in this assessment in order to pass the unit. (40%)