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)
LING6030 - Advanced Academic English (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)
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 | ||
| LING 6529: History of English | ||
| LING 6001: Intro to Language |
A maximum of 12 units may come from completion of courses from the following list:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CLAS 6001: Traditional Grammar | ||
| 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 |