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Unit of study_
ITLN3685: Linguistic Issues in Migration
2023 unit information
This unit of study examines the main linguistic phenomena that occur in the contact between majority and minority languages in a context of migration, using the Italo-Australian community as a case.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Italian Studies
| Code | ITLN3685 |
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| Academic unit | Italian Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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ITLN2611 or ITLN2612 or ITLN2631 or ITLN2632 or ITLN3611 or ITLN3612 or ITLN3631 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ITLN3754 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Possess a body of knowledge relevant to the field of migration linguistics and be able to evaluate different research methodologies relevant to the field
- LO2. Acquire and evaluate new knowledge through independent research; think independently, analytically and creatively; exercise critical judgement and and critical thinking
- LO3. Be informed and open-minded about social, cultural and linguistic diversity in Australia and elsewhere
- LO4. Possess a high standard of oral, written and visual communication skills
- LO5. Recognise the importance of continuing to develop oral and written communication skills in more than one language
- LO6. Use appropriate media, tools and methodologies to locate, access and use information
Unit availability
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