I.

The Structure of Language

This course focuses on the traditional core areas of language structure including: the sound system (phonetics and phonology), grammar (morphology and syntax) and meaning (semantics and pragmatics). It also provides a brief introduction to writing systems and their development. II. Semantics and Pragmatics

This course considers the nature and scope of semantics and pragmatics and their place within Linguistics. Topics in semantics include: the nature and analysis of lexical meanings, the relationship between meaning and cognition, the relationship between semantics and grammar, and semantic change. Topics in pragmatics include: speech act theory, politeness theory, implicature and presupposition. III. Social Contexts of Language Learning and Teaching

Examines socio- and geo-political forces outside the educational institution that shape which languages we learn, and how we learn them. Explores the concepts of global languages, linguistic imperialism, language birth and death, language planning, and examines the acquisition of the first and additonal languages, bilingualism, and general factors affecting the choice and learning or acquisition of second and subsequent languages. IV. Generative Grammar This course focuses on syntax traditionally defined as the study of the grammatical relation between words within the sentence. The course approaches the study of syntax from the perspective of generative linguistics. It explores the philosophical and methodological foundations of the generative linguistics framework with particular reference to the place of syntax in the study of the human language faculty. The course investigates a number of key theoretical constructs that attempt to account for both universal and language-specific syntactic phenomena. Topics in syntax include: recursive phrase structure rules, constituency, syntactic dependencies, transformations, and lexical relations. V. Sociolinguistics Examines language in relation to society, with particular reference to the linguistic situation in Australia, and investates the correlations betwen linguistic variables and non-linguistic variables such as gender, age and social class. Topics include: regional and social variation, gender differences, politeness phenomena, language contact, multilingualism, language maintenance and shift, language policy and planning, and linguistic aspects of bilingualism. VI. Language Teaching Methodology Overview of the range of methodological approaches to the teaching of spoken and written language skills in relation to historical and sociocultural contexts and to theoretical considerations with a special focus on TESOL. Analyses and reflects on aspects of classroom practice, including teacher and learner roles, the use of teaching materials and language teaching technology. Draws on the collective knowledge and experience of the class.

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Testing and Evaluation The principles and practice of language testing and assessment and of language teaching program evaluation with a special focus on TESOL. Includes practical work in the construction of tests and other assessment instruments and in the design of evaluation tools.

VIII.

Discourse Analysis Discourse Analysis is an interdisciplinary course introducing discourse studies. It aims to develop learners critical thinking about how discourses are used in society and how they reflect and shape our world. The course draws upon linguistic theories to provide the analytical tools for identifying features of written and spoken language. These tools are used in practical examples and projects to answer research questions about language users discourse choices. Students have the opportunity to apply theories and their analytical skills in a wide range of contexts and text types including media discourse, academic discourse, conversations and electronic communication. The course is designed to suit the needs of learners from a broad range of disciplinary areas including linguistics, applied linguistics, journalism and social sciences.

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Teaching Spoken English Provides a detailed examination of the English phonological system and the features of conversational English. Examines pedagogical strategies for encouraging learner participation, and develops skills in the design, adaptation, presentation, and evaluation of materials for teaching Spoken English.

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Introduction to Linguistic Analysis Introduces students to the essentials of the foundational areas in linguistics, including the basic principles of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics, also addresses primary topics in language acquisition and the investigation of the relationship between language and other cognitive domains.