Discourse Analysis and Representation

This subject is not offered in 2015.

Total of 170 hours.

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If not admitted to Honours or PG Diploma in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics, students are recommended to have contacted the subject coordinator prior to enrolling in the subject.

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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/

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.

• 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.

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.

A reading pack prepared by the Department.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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