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 175-020 Language and Culture

Note

Formerly available as 175-225/325. Students who have completed 175-225/325 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

2nd and 3rd year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Assoc.Prof.Nick Evans

Prerequisites

Completion of 175-105 (175-004) Introduction to Language, 175-106 (175-005) English: Its Structure and History, 175-108 Communication Across Cultures, or departmental approval.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

Two 1-hour lectures and a tutorial per week. There will be no tutorials in the first or the middle week

Subject Description

Introduction to the ways in which culture is represented in language and the role of the cultural component in language; ethnography of communication, politeness, language and thought, and biculturalism.

Assessment

Two practical assignments of 1000 words each, and an essay of 2000 words.

Prescribed Texts

Materials prepared by the department.



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