LING6001 Introduction to the Study of Language
| Offered By | School of Language Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Linguistics |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Describes and shows how to analyse the structure of human language (sounds, words, sentences) and how it is used to convey meaning. Describes how language changes over time, over space and as a function of sociological factors. For details, see Handbook. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Students learn about the general nature of human language; how human language can be described and analysed; and how this knowledge can be used to provide a conceptual framework for: 1) thinking about and discussing language and language-related topics, and 2) aiding acquisition of a second language. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assignment 1 (12.5%), Assignment 2 (12.5%), Assignment 3 (12.5%), Assignment 4 (12.5%) and Final Exam (50%). |
| Workload |
weekly: 2 * 1 hour lectures; 1 * 1 hour tute; 7 hours other: assignments; reading. |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Linguistics and Applied Linguistics |
| Prescribed Texts |
An Introduction to Language by Fromkin, Rodman, Hyams, Collins, Amberber, and Harvey (6th edition, Cengage, 2007, ISBN 9780170178259). |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Applied Japanese Linguistics, Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics, Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics, Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies, Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies, Graduate Certificate in Applied Japanese Linguistics, Master of Applied Linguistics, Master of Translation Studies, Master of Applied Linguistics, Master of Linguistics, Master of Linguistics, Master of Translation Studies, and Graduate Certificate in Linguistics |
| Academic Contact | Professor Jane Simpson |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
