Overview
This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023.
Linguistics is the study of human language. The minor specialisation 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
1.
Articulate linguistic theories and core analytical approaches relevant to the study of living languages.
- Scholars
2.
Describe the place of language and linguistic theory in the interdisciplinary study of communication, cognition, society and/or culture.
- Scholars
3.
Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis of language in order to justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society and culture.
- Scholars
4.
Collaborate effectively with others and demonstrate intercultural reflexivity.
- Leaders
- Scholars
5.
Communicate and debate complex ideas about the scientific study of language in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media.
- Leaders
- Scholars
6.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction to continuously acquire knowledge of linguistics and skills in linguistic methodologies and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
- Leaders
- Scholars
7.
Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge about the study of linguistics and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship.
- Scholars
8.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
- Professionals
- Scholars
- Global citizens
9.
Articulate a general body of knowledge about linguistic diversity, language endangerment, and language revitalisation with particular reference to Australian First Nations languages and their speakers.
- Professionals
- Scholars
- Global citizens
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Social Sciences - BSocSci3325 - Social Sciences
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3341 - Media
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Design - BDes4825 - Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA4830 - Fine Arts
Specialisation Structure
You must complete 36 UOC, including 12 UOC at Level 1, at least 6 UOC at Level 2 and at least 6 UOC at Level 3.
Level 1 Core Courses
Level 2 Prescribed Electives
Level 3 Prescribed Electives
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