Language in Society

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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COMM 1004
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Course ID
203253
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the exploration and analysis of the relationship between languages and cultures. The students will investigate the concepts and issues relating to language and culture. They will become familiar with the ways in which language and culture play a significant role in meaning making and investigate some key areas of focus including speech acts, politeness and discourse. They will learn to identify the ways in which language and culture influence each other and shape the ways people interpret and create meaning.

Course learning outcomes

  • demonstrate an understanding of the ways that language use is viewed from multiple perspectives
  • reflect on ways that language use shapes people's social and cultural relations
  • analyse how people use language to create and interpret meaning for different contexts and purposes
  • reflect on how diverse ways of using language influence interactions and shape peoples' lives

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed LANG1056 Language in Society at the University of South Australia

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