ATS2668 Structure in the langages of the world
Faculty of Arts
ATS2668 Structure in the langages of the world is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ATS1339 and ATS1338.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2668
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2668
No unit lists ATS2668 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS3668
Prerequisite: two gateway units in linguistics (ATS1338, ATS1339, ATS1291, ATS1292)
Overview
The unit provides an introduction to the grammatical phenomena found in simple and complex sentences in a wide range of languages and to the basic tools for their analysis and description. The unit combines the investigation of morpho-syntax with an enquiry into linguistic typology and universals. It introduces and evaluates different theoretical approaches to morpho-syntactic analysis.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and describe structural phenomena in a variety of different languages;
- 2
identify cross-linguistic patterns in morpho-syntax and discuss claims of universality;
- 3
apply different theoretical approaches to the analysis of language using the relevant terminology;
- 4
assess evidence supporting various theories and thereby evaluate these theories;
- 5
read and understand grammatical descriptions of languages and discussions of grammatical phenomena in the linguistic literature;
- 6
use analytic and interpretive skills in dealing with language data
Workload and teaching
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. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS2668 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Anna Margetts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Anna Margetts
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2668?
You need ATS1339 and ATS1338 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ATS2668 offered?
In 2020, ATS2668 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2668?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include ATS2668?
ATS2668 is part of Linguistics and English Language.