LING6525 Special Topics in Linguistics

Offered By	School of Language Studies
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Linguistics
Offered in	First Semester, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, First Semester, 2014, and Second Semester, 2014
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	Intensive study of one or more topics in linguistics, through a combination of lectures, prescribed readings, and written analysis. The topics may be studied in conjunction with the Australian Linguistic Institute organised by the Australian Linguistic Society.
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate a mastery of concepts associated with the topics studied, as negotiated by the course convenor and the student. Demonstrate an ability to read and respond to literature on the selected topics. Undertake writing tasks related to the literature on the selected topics.
Indicative Assessment	At least two pieces of written work totaling 6000 words [Learning Outcomes 1-3].
Workload	Taught by arrangement to a specific student by a specific staff member, subject to consent by convenor and the staff member. Students are expected to commit up to 10 hours per week on this course, to a total of 120 hours.
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
Requisite Statement	Approval of the Convener
Consent Required	The consent of the convenor and lecturer is required
Programs	Master of Linguistics and Master of Translation
Other Information	This course may be offered dependent on demand and availability of resources. Students must contact a specific lecturer with a proposal.
Academic Contact	Professor Jane Simpson

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