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LING453 The English Language
Updated: 09 April 2009| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||
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| Online level | Level E - Wholly online unit | ||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | ||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | ||||||
| Pre-requisites | candidature in a postgraduate award | ||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||
| Restrictions | LING240 or LING340 or LING353 | ||||||
| Notes | None | ||||||
| Combined Units |
LING353 - The English Language |
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| Coordinator(s) | Nicholas J Reid (nreid@une.edu.au) | ||||||
| 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 essential. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
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Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
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| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |