Useful links
Unit of study_
LNGS3605: Describing a Language
2024 unit information
A language other than English is chosen for analysis (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and discourse), and for description of the ways it is used (ethnography of speaking including speech acts, speech events, registers and genres). It is examined in its areal, genetic, historical, social and typological context. We also examine sources of data and their reliability, and the way findings are presented (reference and teaching grammars and linguistic papers).
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Academic unit | Linguistics |
| Credit points | 6 |
|
Prerequisites:
?
|
(LNGS2601 and LNGS2624) or 12 credit points at 2000 level in Linguistics |
|---|---|
|
Corequisites:
?
|
None |
| Prohibitions:
?
|
None |
| Assumed knowledge:
?
|
None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. A deepened knowledge and appreciation of the diversity and unity of human languages
- LO2. The ability to reflect critically on different approaches to the study of language
- LO3. Deepened understanding of a new language
- LO4. Ability to collaboratively describe one large system by examination through smaller pieces
- LO5. Appreciate the context of an endangered language
Unit availability
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
Find your current year census dates
Modes of attendance (MoA)
This refers to the Mode of attendance (MoA) for the unit as it appears when you’re selecting your units in Sydney Student. Find more information about modes of attendance on our website.
