LNGS2612 - Language Variation and Change

Semester 1, 2011  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Toni Borowsky
Phone: +61 2 9351 3479
Email: toni.borowsky@sydney.edu.au

Description

Human language varies with the social context, and on all linguistic levels (pronunciation, lexis, syntax, discourse structures etc). It not only shows variation in context but also across time. Again, all linguistic levels are affected. You will learn about variation analysis, the many factors that impact upon variation; the forms of variation; how to conduct sociolinguistic variation studies; the mechanisms of language change; constraints on change; and the way in which change is embedded in the larger linguistic system.

Assessments

1x mid-term exam (30%), 1x3000wd research project (60%) and 1x1000wd presentation (10%)

Classes

2x1-hr lectures/week

Prerequisites

Two of LNGS1001, LNGS1002, LNGS1003, LNGS1004 and LNGS1005

Prohibitions

LNGS2026, LNGS2006

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