LANG 2037 Pragmatics
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102490
Coordinator Chong Han Opens in new window
Description This is an optional unit of the Linguistics Major which introduces students to pragmatics, the study of language use in context. It combines theoretical elements with practical applications through examples, exercises and authentic data analysis, which enable students to understand the significance of this field of linguistics to language professions, such as interpreting and translation and language teaching.
School Humanities & Comm Arts
Discipline Language And Literature
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Pre-requisite(s) LANG 1014
Equivalent Subjects LGYA 1435 - English Semantics and Pragmatics
Incompatible Subjects LANG 2038 - Pragmatics
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate general knowledge of different theories of pragmatics.
- apply data collection skills to conduct research in pragmatics
- apply the acquired knowledge and skills to analyse spoken and written data from the perspective of pragmatics
- demonstrate awareness of the connection between pragmatic sensitivity and linguistic choices in intracultural and intercultural communication
- apply the acquired knowledge and skills in professional practice (translation, interpreting, education, business, etc.)
Subject Content
- data collection and analysis skills necessary for research in pragmatics, e.g. using corpus data, collecting observational data, using TV data and internet resources, etc.
- pragmatics in specific discourse domains.
- pragmatic Issues in communication across time: The change of language and meaning over time.
Teaching Periods