ATS3325 Multimodal communication and cognition
Faculty of Arts
ATS3325 Multimodal communication and cognition is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ATS2668 or ATS2669.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3325
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS3325
No unit lists ATS3325 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Overview
The unit investigates the multimodal nature of language and its implication for cognition. Multimodality characterizes any kind of communication practice that draws on linguistic, aural, textual, spatial and visual resources to compose messages. We consider the interaction of spoken language and speech-accompanying gesture, the role of gesture in child language acquisition, the nature of signed languages, and digital multimodality, among other topics. We investigate cultural and linguistic differences in the domain of multimodality and the methodologies which are employed to study multimodal communication. We will use this knowledge to design a research proposal for analysing multimodal data and to describe the role and nature of multimodality in communication.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Participation10%
- Online testOther20%
- Presentation25%
- Research proposalResearch assignment45%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse the role and nature of multimodality in communication;
- 2
Explain a range of theoretical and methodological approaches to studying multimodal language and cognition;
- 3
Critically evaluate different approaches to representing multimodal data and apply these skills to a small data set of your own choosing;
- 4
Design a research proposal, including research questions and appropriate methods for a small independent project in an area of your own choosing.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
The unit will use specific software applications. Instructions will be given to students on how to access and install relevant software.
Where it fits
ATS3325 is part of 1 area of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Anna Margetts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Anna Margetts
Common questions
When is ATS3325 offered?
In 2023, ATS3325 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3325?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3325 have an exam?
No. ATS3325 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3325?
ATS3325 is part of Linguistics and English Language.