Linguistics
Linguistics is the systematic study of the nature and the use of language. This involves examining the structures of languages, the uses of language, the ways in which languages differ and those properties that they have in common. Theories about language and its uses in society are studied and evaluated, and various applications of linguistics and linguistic knowledge are covered. Postgraduate linguistics at Monash focuses in particular upon sociolinguistics (language in society), discourse studies and the applications of linguistics to language issues (including the teaching and learning of languages, literacy, bilingualism, language policies and language planning). Some examples of research strengths include bilingualism/language contact; second language acquisition; intercultural communication; sociolinguistics; contemporary English dialects; English in South East Asia; language variation and change; dialectology; semantics; pragmatics; discourse analysis; philosophy of linguistics; language and gender; figurative language; phonetics and phonology.
See also - Applied Linguistics.
Contact: School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics
How to apply
Information about each course can be found through the links below to Course Finder. From Course Finder, you can also go to the University Handbook, where unit information (where appropriate) relating to each course can be found.
| Program of Study |
Course Code |
|---|---|
| 3767 | |
| 3768 | |
| 0017 | |
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2846 | |
| 2695 | |
| 0020 |