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LENL-MAJ · Major · 48 credit points

Linguistics and English language

Available in Bachelor of Arts

Rules for completing this course

No more than 12 credit points at Level 1 may be credited to the major and at least 18 credit points must be at Level 3.

Level 1 gateway units

12 cp

You must complete the following units

  • ATS1338Cracking the language code: English and beyond6 cp
  • ATS1339Linguistic structure and language diversity6 cp

Level 2 cornerstone units

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

  • ATS2668Structure in the languages of the world6 cp
  • ATS2669Phonetics and phonology: The science of speech sounds6 cp

Level 3 capstone units

6 cp

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units

  • ATS3325Body talk: Gesture, gaze and sign language6 cp
  • ATS3816Language learning and multilingualism6 cp

Level 2 and 3 elective units

24 cp

You must complete 24 credit points selecting from the following units and/or from any cornerstone or capstone units not already taken, with at least 12 credit points at Level 3.

  • ATS2274Languages, cultures and interaction in Asia6 cp
  • ATS2281Aboriginal languages6 cp
  • ATS2671Managing intercultural communication6 cp
  • ATS2769Englishes around the world6 cp
  • ATS2817Psychology of language6 cp
  • ATS2873English across time6 cp
  • ATS2944Language, culture and power6 cp
  • ATS3083Translating across cultures6 cp
  • ATS3222Developing research literacy6 cp
  • ATS3329Language, culture and power6 cp
  • ATS3381Aboriginal languages6 cp
  • ATS3673English across time6 cp
  • ATS3769Englishes around the world6 cp
  • ATS3817Psychology of language6 cp
  • ATS3935Professional practice6 cp

International study tour

  • ATS3064Intercultural skills for global leaders6 cp

Source: 2027 handbook entry