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Structure of Aboriginal Languages (LING40005)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject is an investigation of the phonological, grammatical and semantic features of Australian Aboriginal languages. We will look in detail at Australian Aboriginal languages from a typological perspective, consider a range of characteristic linguistic features, and explore the ways in which they have contributed to linguistic theory and debate.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be familiar with phonological, grammatical and semantic features of Australian Aboriginal languages;
- appreciate the complexities of Australian indigenous languages;
- understand the relevance of Australian indigenous languages to linguistic typology and theory.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to analyse unfamiliar systems;
- have discovered order in the unfamiliar;
- be able to present clear, logical analyses of complex systems;
- be able to use evidence to refine hypotheses.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LING20005 | Phonetics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LING20006 | Syntax | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
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
- Assignments totalling 2500 words due during semester [50%]
- A 2500-word paper due at the end of semester [50%]
Hurdle Requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
If not admitted to Honours, the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced), or the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, students must contact the subject coordinator prior to enrolling in this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reading pack will be made available
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Specialisation (formal) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Specialisation (formal) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Informal specialisation Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Linguistics and Applied Linguistics - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022