| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | LING71-105 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject introduces you to the complex relationship between language and its social context. You will explore sociolinguistic aspects of language use such as bilingualism and social or regional dialects. You will be able to examine and compare your own linguistic varieties and their determining social factors. Language in Society is suitable for students who specialise in language-related fields or are simply interested languages and how they work in the society.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Identify, synthesise, interpret and communicate complex issues associated with the role of language in society.
- Independently and in teams, demonstrate expert cognitive skills to solve complex problems associated with the role of language in society.
- Apply this disciplinary knowledge to new educational contexts, demonstrating expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as an English language educator and a global citizen.
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| 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.
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| Restrictions: |
This subject is not available to
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Subject outlines
- September 2024 [Standard - Language in Society]
- September 2024 [Online - Language in Society]
- September 2023 [Standard - Language in Society]
- September 2023 [Online - Language in Society]
- September 2022 [Standard - Language in Society]
- September 2022 [Online - Language in Society]
- September 2021 [Standard - Language in Society]
- September 2021 [Online - Language in Society]
- September 2020 [Online - Language in Society]
- September 2020 [Standard - Language in Society]
- September 2019 [Intensive - Language in Society]
- September 2019 [Online - Language in Society]
- September 2018 [Online - Language in Society]
- September 2018 [Intensive - Language in Society]
- September 2017 [Standard - Language in Society]
- September 2017 [Online - Language in Society]
Subject dates
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September 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 09/09/2024 Subject start: 09/09/2024 Last enrolment: 22/09/2024 Teaching census: 04/10/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024 -
September 2024
Non-Standard Offering - Online Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 09/09/2024 Subject start: 09/09/2024 Last enrolment: 22/09/2024 Teaching census: 04/10/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
| Semester start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Subject start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 22/09/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 04/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 05/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/10/2024 |
| Non-Standard Offering - Online | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
| Semester start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Subject start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 22/09/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 04/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 05/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/10/2024 |