MAKING MEANING
LIN2MKM
2019
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.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Stephen Morey
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LIN3SEM
Equivalent subjects: N/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)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stephen 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 |