The Structure of Language

Course aim

To enable students to apply their existing linguistic knowledge to analyse complex features of language in different ways and exercise their judgement to choose between competing analyses.

Course content

This course has a focus on the grammar of English and some of the other major languages of the world. Students will consolidate and advance their linguistic knowledge of various areas of language structure, in particular the sounds of language, the way in which words are formed, the structure of sentences, and how meaning is represented in language. They will analyse the structures of human languages, and critically evaluate competing analyses of language data.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
LANG 1062	Introduction to Language and Communication

The listed prerequisite and the completion any second year course from the Linguistics major/sub-major within the Bachelor of Arts, or by approval from the Program Director. Note: If you have completed LANG 1055 Introduction to the Study of Language, you would have met the prerequisite requirement for this course.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External	3 hours x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Essay, Language analysis task

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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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.