In this specialisation, experts from Australia’s leading university in research and teaching of languages will equip you with critical language learning approaches and an in-depth understanding of the practical application of those approaches. You will be taught by English language specialists, linguists and experts in oral, dramatic and textual arts.
Learning Outcomes
understand the fine detail of the structure of English;
understand key differences in texts across a range of registers and genres;
analyse the meanings of words;
use theoretical approaches and methodologies for critical thinking about texts; and
conduct research on a topic related to the English language, and to write an essay on their research outcomes.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This specialisation requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:
6 units from the completion of the following course(s):
LING6020 - The Structure of English (6 units)
6 - 18 units from the completion of the following:
LING6001 - Introduction to the Study of Language (6 units)
LING6008 - Semantics (6 units)
LING6529 - The History of the English Language (6 units)
A maximum of 12 units from the completion of the following list:
CLAS6001 - Traditional Grammar (6 units)
ENGL6015 - Creative Writing (6 units)
ENGL6026 - Creative Writing 3 Advanced Fiction (6 units)
HIST8011 - Biography and History (6 units)
HUMN6001 - Introduction to Digital Humanities and Public Culture - Tools, Theories and Methods (6 units)
HUMN8026 - Writing in the Public Sphere (6 units)
LING6030 - Advanced Academic English (6 units)
LING8026 - Qualitative Research Methods in Language Studies (6 units)
SCOM8014 - Communicating Science with the Public (6 units)
6 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LING6020 | The Structure of English | 6 |
A minimum of 6 units must come from completion of courses from the following list:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LING6008 | Semantics | 6 |
| LING 6522: Seminar on Semantics | ||
| LING6529 | The History of the English Language | 6 |
| LING6001 | Introduction to the Study of Language | 6 |
A maximum of 12 units may come from completion of courses from the following list:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CLAS6001 | Traditional Grammar | 6 |
| HIST8011 | Biography and History | 6 |
| HUMN 8011: WWHL Key concepts | ||
| HUMN8026 | Writing in the Public Sphere | 6 |
| POGO 8037: Writing Public Policy | ||
| INTR 8065: Writing IR | ||
| GRAD 7910: Intro to Writing for Govt | ||
| GRAD 7911: Intermediate Writing for Govt | ||
| LING 8025: Tools for Language Analysis | ||
| LING8026 | Qualitative Research Methods in Language Studies | 6 |
| COMP 8705: Communication for Computing | ||
| MGMT 7001: Business Communication | ||
| ENGN 8150: Professional Communication I | ||
| ENGN 8160: Professional Communication II | ||
| SCOM8014 | Communicating Science with the Public | 6 |
| SCOM 8015: Speaking of Science |