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]

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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

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Critically apply knowledge of English grammar and style conventions in writing
02. Critically contrast and compare prescriptive and descriptive approaches to variation in English
03. Demonstrate understanding of metalanguage to discuss English usage
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.