Language, Meaning and Discourse (UniSA)

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
LING 1009
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Course ID
207489
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Magill, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
School of Society and Culture
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course overview

This course will enable students to apply their existing linguistic knowledge to analyse language as discourse and exercise their judgement to choose between different approaches. This course focuses on the different ways in which language can be understood as 'discourse'. Students will consolidate and advance their linguistic knowledge, exploring the relationship between language and context, the role of language in interaction, connections between linguistic and social theory, and how meaning is accomplished in language. They will critically evaluate different approaches to discourse and analyse examples of discourse selected accorded to their own social and professional interests.

Course learning outcomes

  • identify different approaches to discourse
  • identify and analyse complex features of the discourse
  • exercise critical thinking and judgement to choose between different approaches to discourse
  • effectively communicate analyses of discourse and the justifications for the choice of those analyses

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 28871
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Building B, B2-52B
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Building B, B2-52B

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed LING1003 Language and Communication in Applied Linguistics

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed LANG3041 Language, Meaning and Discourse at the University of South Australia

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