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Language Communication and Society (EDUC90075)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Hawthorn)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
February
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
- Further information:http://hawthornenglish.com/MEGC.html
- Email:burim.boonwirat@unimelb.edu.au
November
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
- Further information:http://hawthornenglish.com/MEGC.html
- Email:burim.boonwirat@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | February July November |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject explores the role of language in communication and the way in which English is used and adapted by different groups in society. It will assist students to develop more flexibility in English and greater sensitivity to variations in register and genre. Topics include language and culture, language functions, language variation, language and social context and linguistic features.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand the various functions of language as a tool of communication;
- understand the relationship between language, culture and identity;
- understand the major factors leading to language variation;
- appreciate the way in which context shapes language use;
- be able to identify the linguistic variables in language and register.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in the Master of English in a Global Context. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90081 | Advanced English Communication Skills |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Hawthorn)
July (On Campus - Hawthorn)
|
25 |
EDUC90071 | Professional and Academic Communication |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Hawthorn)
July (On Campus - Hawthorn)
|
25 |
EDUC90077 | Intercultural Communication |
November (On Campus - Hawthorn)
July (On Campus - Hawthorn)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90078 | English as an International Language |
July (On Campus - Hawthorn)
November (On Campus - Hawthorn)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Oral presentation - equivalent to 1,250 words, due mid semester, (25%)
- 1,250 word journal articles, due late semester, (25%)
- 2,500 word comparative analysis essay, due end semester, (50%)
Hurdle Requirement: Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Susan Worthington Mode of delivery On Campus (Hawthorn) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 13 February 2017 to 14 April 2017 Last self-enrol date 24 February 2017 Census date 3 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 31 March 2017 Assessment period ends 28 April 2017 February contact information
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
- Further information:http://hawthornenglish.com/MEGC.html
- Email:burim.boonwirat@unimelb.edu.au
- July
Mode of delivery On Campus (Hawthorn) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 17 July 2017 to 14 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 11 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 27 October 2017 - November
Principal coordinator Susan Worthington Mode of delivery On Campus (Hawthorn) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 6 November 2017 to 3 February 2018 Last self-enrol date 24 November 2017 Census date 1 December 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 January 2018 Assessment period ends 16 February 2018 November contact information
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
- Further information:http://hawthornenglish.com/MEGC.html
- Email:burim.boonwirat@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
EDUC90075 Language Communication and Society Subject Reader
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of English in a Global Context - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022