Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Iain Giblin
Margaret Wood
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines how languages are structured and how people use language. Aspects of linguistic theory covered include study of sounds and sound systems (phonetics and phonology), the structure of words (morphology), and sentence patterns (syntax). Linguistic theory is presented with a focus on English, but students analyse data from a range of the world's languages. Other areas of linguistic study that are introduced include semantics, pragmatics, psycholinguistics, and child language acquisition. Language use in everyday conversation is examined, along with issues such as language change, standardisation of language, concepts of linguistic 'correctness', and how different groups use language to express social and cultural identity. The unit provides a thorough grounding for students wishing to further their knowledge of linguistics in higher-level units. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
To gain a Pass grade in LING1111 students must:
Assessment Submission
Assessments are to be submitted electronically via the LING1111 iLearn page unless otherwise advised.
Instructions for submitting assessments via Turnitin are available here:
http://www.mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/assignments.htm
When submitting your assessments please ensure that you do the following:
Requesting an extension to assignment due date
On occasion, you may be in a situation when you aren't able to submit an assessment task on time. Extensions are only given in special circumstances, by completing a Special Consideration request. For more information on Special Consideration, see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
Late submission of assignments
If you haven't been approved for an extension and you submit your assessment task late, penalties are applied. You should consult your unit convenor if you are in this position. Late submissions will receive a 5% per day penalty. If you submit the assessment task 10 days or more beyond the due date, without an approved extension, you will be awarded a maximum of 50% of the overall assessment marks. Weekends and public holidays are included.
Late submissions for an assessment task will not be accepted once that assessment task has been returned to students.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Phonemic Transcription Task | 10% | No | Week 4 |
Phonological Analysis Task | 10% | No | Week 6 |
Morphological Analysis Task | 15% | No | Week 8 |
Syntactic Analysis Task | 20% | No | Part A - Week 10; Part B - Week 12 |
Research Participation | 5% | No | Week 13 |
Final Exam | 40% | No | Exam Period |
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 10%
This task will involve the phonemic transcription of a short series of sound files. 100 words (approx)
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 10%
This task will involve the analysis of a small set of data and produce appropriate phonological rules. 500 words (approx)
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 15%
This task will involve the analysis of a small set of data and produce appropriate morphological representations of their structure. 500 words (approx)
Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 13 hours
Due: Part A - Week 10; Part B - Week 12
Weighting: 20%
This task will require rudimentary syntactic analysis using the concepts and analytical techniques provided in the lectures and tutorials. 500 words (approx)
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 5%
Students will have the chance to be participants in research being carried out by Linguistics staff and higher degree candidates, receiving 5% raw marks for that participation. There will be various research projects to choose from; these will be advertised on iLearn during the semester. For students who do not wish to participate in this research, there will be a short alternative task set at the end of semester. The assessment must be completed by the end of Week 13. Tasks will vary. Alternative task 300 words (approx)
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 40%
This task is a formal examination held during the University exam period. It will consist of a range of short answer questions, all based on content from the set textbook, lectures and tutorials.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Please note that tutorials begin in Week 2.
The learning and teaching strategies used in this Unit include lectures taught by a number of different staff members from linguistics.
Please see schedule posted on the iLearn site.
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Unit information based on version 2021.01R of the Handbook