304162 (v.3) Language and Society 350

Area:	Department of Languages and Intercultural Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0

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Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	301477 (v.4) Talking Across Cultures 120

Syllabus:	An introduction to the study of language use in society. Provides students with an overview of the nature of communication, language in verbal communication and intercultural communication. Topics covered include different perspectives on communication, perceptions of self and others in communication, different conceptualisations of language, social factors that help shape verbal communication and factors that influence intercultural communication.

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Field of Education:	090300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping)
Funding Cluster:	05 - Behavioural Science, Social Studies
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Not Online *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark
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