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1698 (v.7) Language Studies 172
Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 304141 (v.3) Language Studies 572
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Syllabus: | Pronunciation, intonation, voice quality, spelling, sound systems. Grammar, sentence structures, syntax and morphology. Word meanings, semantics. Languages which students may focus on - English, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean and Thai. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, students will develop skills in - Transcribing english phonetically. Recognising word classes and grammatical structures. Using the internet to search for information about languages. They will also develop an awareness of - Phonemic, syntactic and semantic analysis. Good second language learning practice. Problems facing second language learners. |
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: | Kuiper K and Allen W.S. (1996), Introduction to the English Language: Sound Word and Sentence, Macmillan. Ginch G. (1998), How to Study Linguistics, Macmillan Fromkin V. Blair D. and Collins P. (1999), An Introduction to Langage, 4th ed, Sydney, Harcourt. Sohn H.M. (2001), The Korean Language - An Introduction. Oxford. Norman J. (1988), Chinese, Oxford. David, C. (1998), Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics, Blackwell. Matthews, P. (1998), The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics, Oxford. Saunders, N. (2001), The Grammar Cafe, Black Swan (Text and CD). Saunders N. (2000), (tu rait meit) Phonetic Transcription for Australians, Black Swan (text and CD) |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Debate 10%, Exam 30%, Tests 20%, Tutorial file 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91599 Language and Literature not elsewhere classified | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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