Overview
THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.
Linguistics is the study of human language. The extended minor stream in Linguistics addresses questions such as: How do people use language in various situations? What is the biological basis for language? Is language unique to the human species? How and why … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction
- Professionals
- Leaders
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Explain linguistic theories and core analytical approaches relevant to the study of living languages
- Scholars
3.
Collaborate effectively with others
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship
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- Scholars
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Discuss the place of language and linguistic theory in the interdisciplinary study of communication, cognition, society and/or culture
- Global citizens
- Scholars
6.
Identify diverse approaches to the scientific study of language through the critical evaluation of the relationship between linguistic data and linguistic theory
- Scholars
- Professionals
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
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- Scholars
8.
Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
- Scholars
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- Leaders
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Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship
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- Scholars
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Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
- Global citizens
- Professionals
- Scholars
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
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- Scholars
- Global citizens
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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment
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- Professionals
- Leaders
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 36 UOC.
Level 1 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:
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