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Linguistics

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Linguistics

Major

A major in Linguistics requires 48 credit points from this table including:
(i) 12 credit points of 1000-level core units
(ii) 12 credit points of 2000-level core units
(iii) 18 credit points of 3000-level selective units
(iv) 6 credit points of 3000-level Interdisciplinary Project unit

Minor

A minor in Linguistics requires 36 credit points from this table including:
(i) 12 credit points of 1000-level core units
(ii) 12 credit points of 2000-level core units
(iii) 12 credit points of 3000-level selective units

1000 level units of study

Core

LNGS1001
Structure of Language
6      Semester 1
LNGS1002
Language and Social Context
6      Semester 2

2000 level units of study

Core
LNGS2601
Phonetics and Phonology
6    P 12 credit points at 1000 level in Linguistics
Semester 2
LNGS2624
Grammar in the World's Languages
6    P 12 Junior credit points in Linguistics
Semester 1

3000 level units of study

Selective
LNGS3601
Semantics and Pragmatics

This unit of study is not available in 2018

6    P (LNGS2601 and LNGS2624) or (18 Senior credit points from English or Australian Literature)
Semester 2
LNGS3605
Describing a Language
6    P LNGS2601 and LNGS2624 or 12 credit points at 2000 level in Linguistics
Semester 1
LNGS3608
Computers, Discourse, Language

This unit of study is not available in 2018

6    P LNGS2624
Semester 2
LNGS3609
Text and Context
6    P LNGS2601 and LNGS2624 or 12 credit points at 2000 level in Linguistics
Semester 1
LNGS3610
Language Change and Variation

This unit of study is not available in 2018

6    P LNGS1001, LNGS1002, (LNGS2620 or LNGS2621) and (LNGS2602 or LNGS2603)
N LNGS2612
Semester 2
LNGS3612
Dynamics of Sound
6    P LNGS2601 and LNGS2624 or 12 credit points at 2000 level in Linguistics
Semester 2
LNGS3613
Advanced Morphology and Syntax
6    P LNGS2601 and LNGS2624 or 12 credit points at 2000 level in Linguistics
Semester 2
LNGS3690
Issues in Theoretical Linguistics

This unit of study is not available in 2018

6    P Credit average in 18 senior credit points from Linguistics
N LNGS3914
Semester 2
LNGS3699
Linguistics Research Issues

This unit of study is not available in 2018

6    P Credit average in 18 Senior credit points from Linguistics
Semester 1
LNGS3700
Language Diversity and Universals
6    P 12 credit points at 2000 level in Linguistics
Semester 1
LNGS3701
Functional Grammar
6    P 12 credit points at 2000 level in Linguistics
Semester 2
LNGS3702
Pragmatics - Meaning in Use
6    P 12 credit points at 2000 level in Linguistics
Semester 2
ITLN3685
Linguistic Issues in Migration
6    P ITLN2611 or ITLN2612 or ITLN2631 or ITLN2632 or ITLN3611 or ITLN3612 or ITLN3631
N ITLN3754
Semester 1

Interdisciplinary project unit

FASS3999
Interdisciplinary Impact
6    P 18 credit points at 2000 level

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

4000 level units (Advanced Coursework)

LNGS4115
The Language of Business
6      Semester 1
LNGS4116
Language and the Law
6      Semester 1

Elective units in Table S

LNGS2611
Australia's Indigenous Languages

This unit of study is not available in 2018

6    P 12 Junior credit points from Linguistics or Indigenous Australian Studies
Semester 1
LNGS2617
Cross-Cultural Communication
6      Semester 2
LNGS2627
Analysing (Social) Media Discourse
6      Semester 1
LNGS2628
Digital Tools for the Humanities
6    P 24 credit points at 1000 level in Linguistics
Semester 2

Honours

Honours seminar units

Honours in Linguistics requires 48 credit points including:
(i) 12 credit points of honours seminar units
(ii) 36 credit points of honours thesis units
LNGS4113
Language in Context
6      Semester 1
LNGS4114
Structure in Language
6      Semester 1

Honours thesis units

LNGS4111
Linguistics Honours Thesis 1
12      Semester 1
Semester 2
LNGS4112
Linguistics Honours Thesis 2
24      Semester 1
Semester 2

Advanced coursework

The requirements for advanced coursework in Linguistics are described in the degree resolutions for the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Advanced Studies.
24-36 credit points of advanced study will be included in the table for 2019