Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

Major/Minor/Specialisation !B-ARTS-MAJ+1027 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Year and Campus: 2014
Overview:

Linguistics is the study of language in all its aspects including its structure, its diversity, how it changes and evolves, how people learn and make use of it to communicate, and how it is implicated in relations of power. It provides students with an insight into the most fundamental of all human faculties, develops strong analytical skills and a foundation for work in many diverse areas.

Learning Outcomes:

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Structure & Available Subjects:

A major in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics consists of eight 12.5 point subjects, totalling 100 points of study and comprising:

Level 1

Level 2
Three level 2 Linguistics and Applied Linguistics subjects including:

  • Phonetics
  • Syntax
  • One elective subject

Level 3
Three level 3 Linguistics and Applied Linguistics subjects, including:

  • the compulsory capstone subject, Exploring Linguistic Diversity
  • Two elective subjects

Total 100 points

A minor in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics consists of six 12.5 point subjects, totalling 75 points of study and comprises:

Level 1

Level 2

  • 25 points from the level 2 elective subjects listed below

Level 3

  • 25 points from the level 3 elective subjects listed below

Total 75 points

The capstone subject is not available in the minor or as breadth studies outside the BA.

Subject Options:

Level 1

Subject
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Level 2 Compulsory

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50

Level 3 Capstone Subject

This subject is available at level 3 only to students completing a major in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. The capstone is not available in the minor or as breadth studies outside the BA.

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Level 2 Electives

Please note that Phonetics and Syntax is listed in the elective list for students undertaking the minor.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2014
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50

Level 3 Electives

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2014
12.50
Not offered in 2014
12.50
Links to further information: http://fritss.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts

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