Linguistics - LINGC13961
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Contact: hal@unsw.edu.au
Program: 3961 - Engineering (Honours) / Arts
Award(s):
Bachelor of Arts (Major)
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Stream Outline
THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.
Linguistics is the study of human language. The major stream in Linguistics provides you the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of a variety of questions such as: How do people use language in various situations? What is the biological basis for language? Is language unique to the human species? How and why do languages change? How do children learn language? What is the meaning of ‘meaning’? Can machines talk? How does language relate to other modes of communication? Linguistics also provides the basis for a variety of practical applications including, at UNSW, the teaching and learning of foreign languages, translating and interpreting, facilitating cross-cultural communication, developing language curricula in schools, and improving literacy skills.
Linguistics is the study of human language. The major stream in Linguistics provides you the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of a variety of questions such as: How do people use language in various situations? What is the biological basis for language? Is language unique to the human species? How and why do languages change? How do children learn language? What is the meaning of ‘meaning’? Can machines talk? How does language relate to other modes of communication? Linguistics also provides the basis for a variety of practical applications including, at UNSW, the teaching and learning of foreign languages, translating and interpreting, facilitating cross-cultural communication, developing language curricula in schools, and improving literacy skills.
Stream Learning Outcomes
You should achieve the following learning outcomes upon the successful completion of the stream:
- Articulate linguistic theories and core analytical approaches relevant to the study of living languages
- Describe the place of language and linguistic theory in the interdisciplinary study of communication, cognition, society and/or culture
- Identify diverse approaches to the scientific study of language through the critical evaluation of the relationship between linguistic data and linguistic theory
Stream Structure
If you wish to gain a major stream in Linguistics you must complete 60 units of credit including 12 UOC at Level 1, 30 UOC at Level 2 including the core courses ARTS2692 and ARTS2694, and 18 UOC of Level 3 core courses.
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS1690 The Structure of Language (6 UOC)
- ARTS1691 The Use of Language (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete the following Level 2 core courses:
- ARTS2692 Syntax (6 UOC)
- ARTS2694 Phonology (6 UOC)
And 18 UOC from the following:
Level 3
You must complete the following Level 3 core courses:
- ARTS3690 Language Universals (6 UOC)
- ARTS3695 Language Planning (6 UOC)
- ARTS3991 Arts&Social Sciences Capstone (6 UOC)
Bachelor of Psychological Science program 3435 and BA Complementary Major in Linguistics
If you are a Bachelor of Psychological Science student, you only need to complete 54 UOC of Linguistics courses consisting of 12 UOC at Level 1, 24 UOC at Level 2 (including ARTS2692 and ARTS2694) and 18 UOC at Level 3. You then must take PSYC3311 Language and Cognition, which will double-count towards your Linguistics as well as Psychology majors.
