Overview
Is there something that all languages of the world share? Is our capacity for language innate and somehow hard-wired in our brain or is it essentially based on social learning, interaction and imitation? And what role do such questions play in the field of linguistics and for theories about grammar? … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Anna Margetts
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Anna Margetts
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
identify and describe structural phenomena in a variety of different languages;
2.
identify cross-linguistic patterns in morpho-syntax and discuss claims of universality;
3.
apply different theoretical approaches to the analysis of language using the relevant terminology;
4.
assess evidence supporting various theories and thereby evaluate these theories;
5.
read and understand grammatical descriptions of languages and discussions of grammatical phenomena in the linguistic literature;
6.
use analytic and interpretive skills in dealing with language data
Teaching approach
Problem-based learning
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Participation
2 - Online tests
3 - Analytical exercise
4 - Analytical exercise
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Availability in areas of study
Linguistics