APG5704 Discourse analysis: Texts and talk
Faculty of Arts
APG5704 Discourse analysis: Texts and talk is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Overview
Every day, we engage with a wide range of different text types and speaking contexts, from casual conversations with friends to news reports, medical appointments and academic writing. In this unit, we look in detail at the typical features of these and other text types and explore the ways in which language can be used to manipulate, persuade or empower the hearer/ reader. Drawing on a variety of analytic techniques, including Conversation Analysis, Critical Discourse Analysis and genre analysis, you will explore the conventions of language use in different settings and the effects of departures from these norms. As part of this, you will reflect on your own language use in personal and professional settings and develop skills in recognising and applying strategies to improve communication.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Exercise/sExercise30%
- Analytical exerciseExercise40%
- EssayWritten30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and apply key terms and concepts used in discourse analysis;
- 2
discuss the linguistic features that define different types of texts and speaking contexts; and the relationship between language, power and ideology;
- 3
interpret probable causes of miscommunication in interactions and identify strategies for minimising or repairing these;
- 4
analyse various types of discourse and conduct small-scale research in the area of discourse analysis;
- 5
apply insights from this unit to their own professional context.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Lucien Brown
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Lucien Brown
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5704?
APG5704 has no prerequisites.
When is APG5704 offered?
In 2027, APG5704 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is APG5704?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5704 have an exam?
No. APG5704 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.