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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

304162 (v.5) Language and Society 450

Area: School of Education
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 3.0
Tuition Patterns: The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline.
Lecture: 2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus: An introduction to the study of language use in society. Provides students with an overview of the nature of communication, and 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.
Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline.
Field of Education: 090300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping)
Result Type: Grade/Mark

Availability

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