Learning Outcomes

1.
Articulate linguistic theories and core analytical approaches relevant to the study of living languages.
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2.
Describe the place of language and linguistic theory in the interdisciplinary study of communication, cognition, society and/or culture
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3.
Identify diverse approaches to the scientific study of language through the critical evaluation of the relationship between linguistic data and linguistic theory.
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4.
Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
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Collaborate effectively with others.
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6.
Demonstrate intercultural responsiveness
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7.
Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
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8.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction
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9.
Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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10.
Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
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11.
Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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12.
Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
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13.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Psychological Science - BPsychSc3435 - Psychological Science
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business

Specialisation Structure
60 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 60 UOC.

ARTS/EDUCATION (SECONDARY) STUDENTS

The major in Linguistics must not be taken as it is not an approved teaching specialisation.

Level 1 Core Courses

You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

Level 2 Core Courses

You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

Bachelor of Psychological Science (3435)

If you are a Bachelor of Psychological Science student, you only need to complete 54 UOC of Linguistics courses consisting of 12 UOC at Level 1, 24 UOC at Level 2 (including ARTS2692 and ARTS2694) and 18 UOC at Level 3. You then must take PSYC3311 Language and Cognition, which … For more content click the Read More button below.

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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