This course gives an introduction to human language, its structure and how it can be described and analysed. The methodology of linguistics (the scientific study of language) is introduced, focusing on the formulation of generalisations that say what all human languages share. The aim of the unit is to give a conceptual framework for (1) thinking about and discussing language and language-related topics, and (2) aiding the acquisition and teaching of a second language. and (3) pursuing further study of linguistics.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate their ability to describe properly basic aspects of language structure like speech sounds, words and sentences.
- Apply basic linguistic analytical techniques to languages that are unfamiliar to them.
- Demonstrate their understanding of how the systems of a language interact with each other to connect meaning to form.
- Undertake guided research into topics in human language.
Indicative Assessment
Assignment 1 (10%) (1-2 pages of data; 2-4 pages of answer) [LO's 1,2,3]
Assignment 2 (15%) (1-2 pages of data; 2-4 pages of answer) [LO's 1,2,3]
Assignment 3 (15%) (1-2 pages of data; 2-4 pages of answer) [LO's 1,2,3]
Tutorial problems (5%) (1 hour preparation each) [LO's 1,2]
Essay of 1200 words (15%) [LO 4]
3 hour final formal examination (40%) [LO's 1,2,3]
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Workload
Weekly: 2 x 1 hour lectures; 1 x 1 hour tutorial; 7 hours other: assignments; reading.
3 hours weekly contact plus 7 hours study per week.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Details available on Wattle site.
Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4146 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1074 | 16 Feb 2015 | 06 Mar 2015 | 31 Mar 2015 | 29 May 2015 | In Person | N/A |
