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 significance . 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: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Tonya Stebbins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Grammarpedia
Resource Type: Web resource
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Stebbins
Year: 2008
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: [Online]
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A