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Researching Language (ARTS90015)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject introduces a range of fundamental theories of the nature of language and approaches to the analysis of its structure and use. The way we will do this is to critically examine 6 sets of readings representing current issues, debates or opposing points of view; to make explicit their theoretical backgrounds and assumptions, how this affects the course of their arguments, and what counts as ‘evidence’. Many of these sets of articles represent a conflict between ‘emic’ (abstract, ‘insider’ knowledge) and ‘etic’ (observable, measurable) approaches; an opposition which is pervasive across linguistics and applied linguistics. All materials will be made available through LMS. Students are encouraged to begin reading early.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to critically discuss a range of fundamental theories of the nature of language and approaches to the analysis of its structure and use
- Have an enhanced awareness of the range of contemporary scholarship in their discipline or interdisciplinary area
- Demonstrate an ability to reflect on, critically evaluate and synthesise the contemporary research literatures relevant to their thesis topic
- Formulate and present the research proposal for their confirmation
- Articulate the range of problems, concepts and theories relevant to their thesis and field of study
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
MULT90039 Researching Language
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An essay
| During the examination period | 80% |
In-class seminar activity | Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Chloe Diskin-Holdaway Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 12 hours: 6 x 2 hour seminars, taught fortnightly Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
85 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
Readings will be available from the LMS
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Arts - 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: 31 January 2024