LANG 7011 Formal and Functional Grammar

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 102621

Coordinator David McInnes Opens in new window

Description This unit invites students to study the grammar of English from two related perspectives, formal grammar and functional grammar. The unit provides students with skills in the use of grammar in application to the analysis of a diverse range of texts. Students will develop an understanding of the structures and the functions of English across contexts. This skilled application will enhance their capacities as teachers of English, understanding how English varies in its use and allowing them to support their own students' skilled use of English across contexts.

School Humanities & Comm Arts

Discipline Linguistics

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Equivalent Subjects LANG 7012 - Functional Grammar LANG 7013 - Functional Grammar

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Discourse Analysis 400 words 30 N Individual
Discourse Analysis 400 words 30 N Individual
Discourse Analysis 700 words 40 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Selected readings will be provided.

Teaching Periods