Languages are complex systems with many subsystems, each of which is linked with different theories of how the subsystem is internally structured and how it interacts with other parts of the system. Students will be exposed to a range of research on theoretical approaches to linguistics subsystems and their interaction, while carrying out in-depth exploration of a particular subsystem. They will employ and evaluate particular theories of language and its subsystems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon Successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Critically compare and discriminate between different theories and analytical practice with respect to subsystems.
- Demonstrate an
understanding of background and current literature relevant to analysis and
theory.
- Evaluate arguments presented in research seminars in
terms of their content and their academic presentation.
- Demonstrate an ability to carry out in-depth research relating theory and analysis.
Indicative Assessment
Critical summary of reading: 1000 words 20% (LO 1)
Data collection and analysis: 1000 words 20% (LO 2)
Critical discussion of seminar arguments: 8 in total at 600 words each; total weighting 20% (LO 3)
Major research project: 3000 words 40% (LO 4)
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Workload
4 hours of lectures per week for 13 weeks. Students are expected to undertake a further 16 hours of independent study per week over the semester (total 260 hours)
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Available from the course Wattle siteAssumed Knowledge
Completion of a cognate major.
Specialisations
Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 12 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 |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $5436 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $7752 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4001 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9002 | 18 Jul 2016 | 29 Jul 2016 | 31 Aug 2016 | 28 Oct 2016 | In Person | N/A |
