A USER'S GUIDE TO ENGLISH(ES)

LIN1UGE

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

What is 'good' English? What makes someone a powerful speaker or writer? This subject is an introduction to English grammar from a linguistic perspective. Students learn about elements of English grammar and their social signficance. The subject questions common assumptions about grammar and incorporates discussion of sociolinguistic issues including World Englishes. The subject involves reconceptualising notions of 'good' and 'bad' usage alongside the practical application of analytical skills.

School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Tonya Stebbins

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Media	Grammarpedia	Prescribed	Stebbins 2008-2012	[Online]

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Critically apply knowledge of English grammar and style conventions in writing

Activities:: Online text analyses, Online quizzes
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)

02. Critically contrast and compare prescriptive and descriptive approaches to variation in English

Activities:: Critical thinking, speaking, Teamwork.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)

03. Demonstrate understanding of metalanguage to discuss English usage

Activities:: Study and learning skills
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)

Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.