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12380 (v.3) Language Analysis and Language in Society 682


 

Area:

Department of Languages and Intercultural Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Roles and status of languages in multicultural societies, particularly in Asia. Pedagogic grammar of English and a contrastive analysis between English and aspects of other languages-pragmatics, discourse and text with a focus on Asian languages.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - A familiarity with methods of sociolinguistic analysis as they relate to the role language plays in the construction of social realities.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Pride, J.B. and Holmes, J. (1972), Sociolinguistics. Harmondsworth, Penguin. Bauman, L. and Adair, E. (1992), " The Use of Ethnographic Interviewing to Inform Questionnaire Construction". Health Education Quarterly 19, 9-23. Berger, P. and Luckmann, T. (1984), The Social Construction of Reality: A Treatise in the Society of Knowledge. Harmondsworth, Penguin.

Unit Texts:

Wardhaugh, R. (1998), An introduction to Sociolinguistics. (fourth edition). Oxford, Blackwell. Language Analysis and Language in Society 682 Book of Readings.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Oral Presentation of findings of a study project 15%, Participation 10%, Proposal for a study project on topic to be decided in consultation with the lecturer 15%, Seminar presentation on a topic to be decided in consultation with the lecturer 10%, Written paper based on seminar presentation 20%. Written paper presenting findings of study project 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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