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Learning Outcomes

1.
Identify linguistic theories and core analytical approaches relevant to the study of living languages.
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2.
Recognise 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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5.
Collaborate effectively with others.
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6.
Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
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7.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction
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8.
Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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9.
Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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11.
Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
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12.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
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Graduate Capabilities

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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 Media - BMedia3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3434 - Media (PR and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3438 - Media (Screen and Sound Production)
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3454 - Media (Communication and Journalism)

Specialisation Structure
24 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 24 UOC.

ARTS/EDUCATION (SECONDARY) STUDENTS

The minor in Linguistics (24 uoc) 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.

ARTS1690
6 UOC
The Structure of Language
ARTS1691
6 UOC
The Use of Language

Level 2 Prescribed Electives

You must take at least 6 UOC, up to a maximum of 12 UOC of the following courses.

ARTS2692
6 UOC
Syntax
ARTS2694
6 UOC
Phonology: Theory and Description
ARTS2690
6 UOC
Semantics and Pragmatics
ARTS2693
6 UOC
Psycholinguistics
ARTS2696
6 UOC
The Grammar of English
ARTS2698
6 UOC
Intercultural Interaction

Level 3 Prescribed Electives

You can take up to a maximum of 6 UOC of the following courses.

ARTS3690
6 UOC
Language Universals and Linguistic Typology
ARTS3695
6 UOC
Multilingualism and Language Planning

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