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CSCD2144: Linguistics and Phonetics for Communication
2027 unit information
This unit introduces students to core areas of linguistics such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax. Students will learn how these systems interact and shape communication. Practical components focus on developing skills in transcription and linguistic analysis, which are essential for exploring speech and language patterns. The unit also investigates how we perceive and produce speech, highlighting the interplay between auditory and articulatory processes and their role in language across the lifespan.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Communication Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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CSCD1034 |
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CSCD1040, CSCD1163, Students are expected to have a good understanding of spoken Australian English to support their learning and to complete the transcription assessment tasks for this unit of study. |
The learning outcomes for this unit will be available two weeks before the first day of teaching.
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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