Australian Indigenous Languages (LING30014)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is an investigation of the phonological, grammatical and semantic features of Australia’s Indigenous languages. We will look in detail at the characteristic linguistic properties of Australian Indigenous languages, consider their structures from a typological perspective, and explore the ways in which they have contributed to linguistic theory and our understanding of linguistic diversity.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Define and analyse the key phonological, grammatical and semantic features characteristic of Australia's Indigenous languages
- Argue for the importance of Australian Indigenous languages for our understanding of linguistic diversity
- Relate features from Australian Indigenous languages to key debates in 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: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| LING20006 | Syntax | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
LING40005 Structure of Aboriginal Languages
Recommended background knowledge
LING10001 The Secret Life of 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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Problem-based assignments
| Throughout the semester | 40% |
Research paper
| During the examination period | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Brett Baker Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 34 contact hours: 1 x 2 hour seminar and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. There will be no tutorials in the first and last week of semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 8 November 2024