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LING8001 Graduate Reading Course (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

This is an intensive reading course on a topic of student's choice.  Normally this topic will be in the same area as the student's thesis topic. The student must find a convenor willing to supervise him or her in this course, which is only available by arrangement. The readings will be negotiated between the convenor and the student.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of background and current literature relevant to the student’s research interests.
  2. Evaluate arguments presented in the readings which have been undertaken.
Indicative Assessment

Two 3,000 word essays [Learning Outcomes 1 & 2]

Workload

Students are expected to commit upto 10 hours per week in this course, totalling 120 hours.

Course Classification(s) SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Programs Master of Linguistics and Master of Applied Linguistics
Other Information

Intensive reading course on a topic of student's choice. Normally this topic will be in the same area as the student's thesis topic.

Academic Contact Dr Cynthia Allen

The information published on the Study at ANU 2013 website applies to the 2013 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2012 website.

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