Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

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.

Students who complete this major will:

• Attain an in-depth knowledge of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, and will be able to engage with current debates in the field;
• Reach a high level of achievement in writing a variety of text types across the discipline;
• Develop the ability to conduct research activities including collecting and analysing primary and secondary sources as well as empirical data;
• Develop a sense of intellectual integrity and ethical scholarship through critical engagement with research in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics;
• Examine critically, synthesize and evaluate knowledge in the various sub-areas of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics;
• Develop the capacity to participate in learning and problem solving activities individually and collaboratively in groups;
• Acquire a deep sense of the inherent political nature of research and scholarship in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics and across disciplines, and their attendant social and civic responsibilities;
• Understand how to contribute to constructive change in their communities by drawing on their profound awareness of culturally and linguistically diverse communities’ needs;
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills through their participation in small group problem solving activities.

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

Level 1

• One Arts Foundation Subject
• One Level 1 Linguistics and Applied Linguistics subject

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

• One Arts Foundation Subject
• One Level 1 Linguistics and Applied Linguistics subject

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.

Level 1

Level 2 Compulsory

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.

Level 2 Electives

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

Level 3 Electives