James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

SL1004 - Linguistics and Phonetics 2

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
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This subject builds on the topics introduced in SL1002 and introduces more advanced linguistics concepts as a basis for studies in speech pathology including transcription of disordered speech, prosody, semantics and pragmatics. This subject introduces how these various aspects of language are learned. The diversity of languages and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, varieties of English and the significance of this diversity to speech pathology practice will be addressed.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:SL1002allow concurrent for SL1002.

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2019
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 39 hours
  • 4 hours
Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (40%); assignments (20%); hurdle professional experience (%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Students must achieve at least 50% in all individual weighted assessment items, must pass the non-weighted hurdle assessment, and achieve at least 50% overall to pass the subject. Students are required to attend and actively participate in at least 80% of all scheduled classes and must attend all professional experience hours.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.