Courses & Units

Linguistics and Language Analysis EDP720

Introduction

This unit explores linguistics as an academic discipline and in particular its relevance to language learning and teaching. A central idea underpinning the unit is the role that language awareness plays in preparing language teachers to teach English to speakers of other languages. The unit includes an exploration of the following aspects of linguistics - sociolinguistics, psycho and neuro-linguistics; language descriptions and grammars; phonetics; phonology; morphology; syntax; semantics; pragmatics; discourse analysis; semiotics.

Summary

Unit name Linguistics and Language Analysis
Unit code EDP720
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Doctor Megan Short
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 21/2/2022 22/3/2022 11/4/2022 29/5/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • analyse and describe spoken and written language to assist you in your teaching of the English language
  • recognise and explain a range of grammatical forms and sentence structures.
  • reflect on your knowledge of the structure of the English language in relation to your language teaching practice.
  • produce written assignments according to academic writing conventions and utilising APA referencing style.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
079999 $498.00 $498.00 not applicable $2,108.00

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

EDP729

Teaching

AssessmentStudent's Own Selection (60%)|Reflection (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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