Unit of study_
Western Theories of Language - ENGL2653
Year - 2018
An introduction to the history of Western ideas about the structure, origin and use of language, with a particular focus on theories of English grammar and on the main theoretical developments of the 20th century. Students will consider the evolution of grammatical and rhetorical thought with reference both to the inherent constraints on linguistic theorizing, and to the varying ideological currents that have shaped Western ideas on language structure and use from antiquity to the present.
Classes
2x1-hr lectures/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week
Assessment
1x500wd tutorial notes (10%), 1x2000wd essay (50%), 1x2hr exam (40%)
12 Junior credit points in English or (6 Junior credit points in English and AMST1001) or (12 junior credit points in Linguistics)
ProhibitionsENGL2053
Details
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Semester 1
05 Mar 2018
Department/School: English
Study Mode: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Census Date: 31 Mar 2018
Unit of study level: Senior
Credit points: 6.0
EFTSL: 0.125
Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes
Faculty/department permission required? No
Location
Camperdown
More details
Unit of Study coordinator: Dr Nick Riemer
HECS Band: 1
Courses that offer this unit
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