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Discourse Analysis and Representation (LING40003)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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This subject involves the advanced study of major theories and methods of discourse analysis and representation, through consideration of both classic and recent approaches, and through practice at applying particular methods of analysis.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed skills of discourse collection and transcription;
- have acquired theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of a number of important approaches to discourse analysis;
- be able to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of current issues in the study of discourse.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed their ability to critically evaluate and compare complex arguments;
- have improved their analytical skills through intensive practice in a range of analytical problems;
- have developed their oral and written communication skills at an advanced level.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Two class assignments (each of 1000 words) due during the semester [40%]
- A project (3000 words) due at the end of 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: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
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
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- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Specialisation (formal) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Specialisation (formal) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Specialisation (formal) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Informal specialisation 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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022