Overview

THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016. Linguistics is the study of human language. The minor stream in Linguistics provides you the opportunity to develop an understanding of a variety of questions such as: How do people use language in various situations? What is the biological basis for language? … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Identify linguistic theories and core analytical approaches relevant to the study of living languages.
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Recognise the place of language and linguistic theory in the interdisciplinary study of communication, cognition, society and/or culture
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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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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
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Collaborate effectively with others.
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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction
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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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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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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
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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 - 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

Students must complete 24 UOC.

Arts/Education (Secondary) Students
Level 1 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Prescribed Electives
Level 3 Prescribed Electives

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