LING6910

Foundations of Linguistics

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Humanities and Social Science

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1, Semester 2
WebLearn GradSchool	Semester 1, Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

The course provides foundation knowledge in theoretical and methodological principles of linguistics. Students are introduced to the study of the organisation of information within linguistic systems and to the study of language acquisition and language use.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate understanding of:
1. the nature of language as a human communication system;
2. basic principles of semantics and pragmatics as applied to English;
3. the acquisition of language by children;
4. the influence of social factors on language use.

Content

Topics to be covered include:
* the nature of language as a human communication system
* the nature of meaning: what words mean; what sentences mean; what speakers mean
* stages in the development of child language
* competing theories of language learning
* the influence of social factors on language use

Replacing Course(s)

n/a

Transition

n/a

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

nil

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : Paper Based
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Take-home assignments (problem sets and short answer questions) 3 @ 20% (equivalent of 500 words each)
Examination: Formal	40%

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables