Discourse Analysis and Representation

Subject LING40003 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On campus



Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 1 x 2 hour seminar per week
Total Time Commitment:

2 contact hours/per week, 6 additional hours/week. Total of 8 hours per week.
Prerequisites:

none
Corequisites:

none
Recommended Background Knowledge:

none
Non Allowed Subjects:

none
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Lesley Stirling

Contact

lesleyfs@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

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.
Objectives:
  • 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.
Assessment:

Two class assignments each of 1000 words 40% (due during the semester) and a project of 3000 words 60% (due at the end of semester).

This subject has the following hurdle requirements:

  • Regular participation in tutorials is required with a minimum of 75% attendance.
  • All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day and in-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Prescribed Texts:

A reading pack prepared by the Department.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Students will also:

  • 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
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: English Language Studies
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

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