lin3dcw language diversity in connected world
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY IN CONNECTED WORLD
LIN3DCW
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The world's extraordinary linguistic diversity is under threat, and the sustainability of the many smaller languages of the world is an urgent issue. Examining the great diversity of human language will make you aware of the extent of global linguistic diversity and the breadth of diversity in syntactic structures. Deeper knowledge of the complex interactions expressed by linguistic diversity will assist you to understand the challenges facing the sustainability of our existing linguistic diversity. You will learn about the relationship between the continuation of linguistic diversity and the sustainability of human cultural diversity, and the responsibility that linguists have to respect and preserve linguistic diversity. You will learn the skills needed to describe the syntactic structures of languages and thus help contribute to sustaining linguistic diversity. This subject addresses La Trobe's Sustainability Thinking Essential. You will gain a deep appreciation of how the choices we make affect natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems-now and in the future.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorStephen Morey
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LIN1IML, LIN2SOL or approval from Subject Coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsLIN3SYN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsCore subject at third-year for linguistics in the Bachelor of Arts
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Understanding Syntax
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMaggie Tallerman.
Year2015
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PublisherRoutledge
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Introduction to the Languages of the World
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAnatole Lyovin, Brett Kessler, and William Leben.
Year2017
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PublisherOxford University Press
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephen Morey
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weekly homework (800 words)Weekly exercises testing the student's knowledge of language data | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Assignment 1 (800 words)Analysis of one particular linguistic feature with some additional analysis relating to the sustainability of language diversity | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |
Assignment 2 (800 words)Writing a 'sketch grammar' analysis of some language data provided to the students | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
Take home exam (1600 words)A series of questions relating to data analysis, and some questions that will relate to sustainability. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |