lin2mkm making meaning
MAKING MEANING
LIN2MKM
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject focuses on how people understand communication through language. In particular, it explores how words, sentences, utterances and texts are used make meaning or do something in a certain context. A range of theoretical approaches and analytical tools used in the study of semantics and pragmatics will be introduced and applied.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorStephen Morey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LIN3SEM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at third-year for linguistics in the Bachelor of Arts
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Semantics | Prescribed | J. Saeed (2009) | Wiley Blackwell, Chichester. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Appropriately employ a range of tools for the analysis of meaning
- Activities:
- Assignment 1, assignment 2, weekly exercises, take home exam, tutorial participation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Develop an ability to present and analyse data in written form and increased sophistication in articulating and defending linguistic analyses
- Activities:
- Assignment 1, assignment 2, weekly exercises, take home exam, tutorial participation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
03. Collect and present natural linguistic data and use the tools learned in this subject to analyse and explain that data
- Activities:
- Assignment 1, assignment 2, weekly exercises, take home exam, tutorial participation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephen Morey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 (1000 words or equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Assignment 2 (1000 words or equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Weekly exercises (400 words or equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Take home exam (1600 words or equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |