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Discourse & Pragmatics (LING30004)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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This subject involves the study of language from pragmatic and discourse analytic perspectives. It will include topics such as: the collection and transcription of spoken language data, non-verbal communication, speech act theory, conversational implicature, conversation analysis and other approaches to discourse analysis such as ethnographical approaches, critical discourse analysis, and discourse and grammar. In addition, specific topics in discourse analysis and pragmatics will be covered such as narrative, identity positioning and stance, and discourse and technology. Students will learn how to design a small research project in discourse analysis and will have many opportunities to study samples of real-life language use from different perspectives.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have an understanding of the main linguistic approaches to the study of Discourse and Pragmatics;
- be able to confidently deploy discipline specific research and analysis in Discourse and Pragmatics using primary and secondary sources and empirical data collected by students with a strong sense of research ethics and intellectual integrity;
- be able to draw on and critically evaluate theoretical approaches to the fields;
- be able to position themselves within theoretical perspectives in Discourse Analysis and Pragmatic theory;
- be able to proficiently employ learning and research technologies as well as field-specific technologies in transcription;
- have attained advanced abilities in written and verbal argumentation in Discourse and Pragmatics;
- have consolidated their understanding of social and cultural diversity in the university and wider community.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed research skills through collecting data and applying an analytic perspective;
- be able to integrate theory and data in a written account.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Data collection and transcription (equivalent to 500 words) due throughout the semester [15%]
- Assignment in two parts (500 words each, total of 1000 words) due during the semester [25%]
- Final project (2500 words) due at the end of the semester [60%]
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: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
It is recommended that students have some prior study in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics or related disciplines prior to enrolling into this subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Working with spoken discourse (D Cameron) SAGE publications, 2001
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Minor English Language Studies Breadth Track Linguistics: English Language Studies Breadth Track Linguistics: Language Structure and Analysis - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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.
Last updated: 11 April 2024