Language and Power

Course aim

To build on students' skills acquired in previous course and apply knowledge of linguistic theory and analytic methods to investigate critically the relationships between power and language at an advanced level

Course content

In this course, students will use their knowledge of linguistic theory and methods to examine how language draws on, exerts, and reinforces social power. Students will explore the ideological underpinnings of the concept of national languages and the ways that decisions about languages in public life and education can marginalise language groups. They will consider how ideologies about language construct relationships between dominant and non-dominant groups and how language is consequential in the relationships of power among groups.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Completion of any two second year courses from the Linguistics major/sub-major within the Bachelor of Arts, or by approval from the Program Director.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis, Major essay, Minor essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.