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Discourse and Interaction (LING90028)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject investigates the nature of spoken discourse and major approaches to analysing and understanding it; written discourse will also be touched on for comparative purposes. Students will develop their skills in the collection and transcription of spoken language data and in designing research projects in discourse analysis relevant to applied linguistics. A variety of discourse types and genres will be studied, with a focus on dialogic interaction. Theories and approaches covered will include pragmatics, conversation analysis, and critical discourse analysis.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of major concepts and approaches to the analysis of language from pragmatic and discourse perspectives;
- be able to identify and describe discourse features in spoken texts using appropriate terminology and techniques;
- have developed skills in the collection and transcription of spoken discourse; and
- show an awareness of a range of issues in the study of discourse in applied linguistics.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed their analytical skills and critical thinking through completion and discussion of a range of analytical exercises;
- have improved their ability to think in theoretical terms through developing and critically evaluating arguments and relating these to evidence;
- have developed their skills in communicating knowledge and critical opinion clearly and persuasively.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-APLING Master of Applied Linguistics
OR
Permission of coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LING30004 | Discourse & Pragmatics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Or equivalent
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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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2 practical homework assignments regularly spaced through the semester
| Throughout the semester | 40% |
A research report on a discourse analysis project
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students enrolled in 'on campus' mode are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is offered as both online and on-campus. Some restrictions on student visa holders apply. Please contact the course coordinator for more information.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
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- 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: 12 November 2022