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LING353 The English Language

Updated: 15 November 2006
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2007
Online level
  • Level D - Comp/internet essential
  • Level E - Wholly online unit
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites LING 100 or 102
Co-requisites None
Restrictions LING 240/340 or 453
Notes on-campus online D; off-campus online E
Combined Units LING453 - The English Language
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Unit Description

This unit covers the major areas of English grammar, including word classes, word structure, sentence structure, and discourse structure, with a particular focus on Australian English. It looks at how English is varied regionally and socially; at its development from Old English, through Middle English, to its current forms; and at its emergence as a truly global language. Web access is required.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards.
Recommended Material
Optional
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards.
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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