Key facts
UNE unit code: LING101
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Language is a fundamental aspect of our humanity. In this unit you will receive an introductory overview of the basic structural features of language, and the techniques used by linguists to analyse the sounds, words, and grammar of any language. You will explore the role of language in society, touching on varieties of language (dialects, standards, etc.) and the attitudes people have towards different kinds of language.
The unit also explores how children acquire language, and the processes adults go through as they learn a second language (first- and second- language acquisition). There is an emphasis on problem-solving and data analysis; however, you do not need to know any language other than English to undertake this unit.
Offerings
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent knowledge of the analytical concepts and skills necessary to describe the sound systems, word structures, word meanings, and sentence patterns of a language;
- analyse and identify linguistic structures of non-English languages;
- demonstrate recognition of the role played by variation in the linguistic codes of English, and of other languages;
- evaluate and summarise the basic linguistic research into first language acquisition and second language learning;
- demonstrate understanding of the problems of analysing meaning through coherently describing this to both specialist and non-specialist audiences; and
- analyse and describe how words are formed, and how certain words or parts of words function to produce meaning.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Online Quizzes | Yes | 25% | All offerings | 5 Online Quizzes each worth 5% No. Words: 1000 |
Take Home Exam | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Written assessment: Students are required to achieve a minimum mark of 40% in this assessment in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 2000 |
Worksheet | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Written assessment No. Words: 1500-2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
For the Love of Language
ISBN: 9781108701013
Kate Burridge and Tonya Stebbins, 2nd 2019
Text refers to: All offerings
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