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LING71-103: Nature of Language

Description

This subject will give you an insight into the nature of human languages. You will study different aspects of human languages, including various linguistic systems such as phonology, semantics or pragmatics. You will be able to explore languages you know in order to research similarities and differences in their nature and their use. The subject is suitable for you if you are a language educator or if you are simply passionate about languages and how they work. 

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: LING71-103
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • May 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • May 2024 [Standard Offering - Online]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $2,520.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $2,570.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $2,630.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $2,710.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $2,880.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $3,010.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Identify, synthesise, interpret and communicate complex issues in the study of language.
  2. Independently and in teams, demonstrate expert cognitive skills to solve complex problems in the study of language.
  3. Apply disciplinary knowledge to new educational contexts, demonstrating expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as an English language educator.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
    Semester start: 13/05/2024
    Subject start: 13/05/2024
    Cancellation 1: 27/05/2024
    Cancellation 2: 03/06/2024
    Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
    Teaching census: 07/06/2024
  • Standard Offering - Online
    Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
    Semester start: 13/05/2024
    Subject start: 13/05/2024
    Cancellation 1: 27/05/2024
    Cancellation 2: 03/06/2024
    Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
    Teaching census: 07/06/2024
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
Semester start: 13/05/2024
Subject start: 13/05/2024
Cancellation 1: 27/05/2024
Cancellation 2: 03/06/2024
Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
Teaching census: 07/06/2024