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 175-005 English: Its Structure and History

Note

Formerly available as 175-106. Students who have completed 175-106 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

1st year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr Jean Mulder

Prerequisites

None

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week

Subject Description

Introduction to the origins and history of English, the structure of English grammar, developing skills for describing and analysing the English language, an understanding of Australian English, accents of English, dialectal and stylistic variation, and Pidgins and Creoles.

Assessment

Two problem-solving assignments totalling 1000 words, and a 1000-word classpaper, and a 2-hour examination.

Prescribed Texts
  • K Burridge & J Mulder, English in Australia and New Zealand: an introduction to its history, structure, and use. OUP.
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