Seminars in Descriptive Linguistics

This subject is not offered in 2016.

170 hours

In particular years, depending on the nature of the advanced topic, students may be recommended to have completed an introductory subject relevant to this topic. If not admitted to Honours or the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics, students are recommended to have contacted the subject coordinator prior to enrolling in the subject.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject is a course of advanced seminars in descriptive linguistics, whose topic will vary from year to year. Topics studied in the past have included gesture in interaction and grammaticalisation. Students who complete this subject should demonstrate an understanding of the topic being studied, show a capacity for an advanced level of analysis in relation to the issues being studied; and show an awareness of the latest research directions in the particular topic.

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the theoretical issues of concern within the particular topic area being studied;
• have gained skills in research and critical thinking and analysis through participation in seminars, reading, and preparation of assessed work;
• have developed their skill in communicating knowledge intelligibly through written assessment and seminar discussion.

• Written work totalling 5000 words or equivalent

Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Varies with topic of seminar. Contact subject coordinator for details.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students who successfully complete this subject should:

• be able to communicate intelligibly and economically their understanding of debates within this area;
• be able to understand the framing and pursuit of cutting-edge research in a particular scientific topic.

The subject dates and HECS/course fee census date for this subject change each year. Check your enrolment record for the correct census date for this subject.