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Advanced Topics in Language for Specific - APPL740

This unit is designed for students who are interested in language for specific purposes, as either a second language or a foreign language. The focus is on analysis of the socio-cultural contexts associated with business, professional and vocational areas and the specific characteristics of both oral and written text types associated with them. Such information is essential in evaluating appropriate materials and assessment tasks for teaching language for specific purposes. Students will have the opportunity to specialise in particular vocational or professional areas in assignments.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day

Staff Contact(s): Ms Jean Brick
Prerequisites:

Admission to MRes Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): APPL940
Unit Designation(s):
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Linguistics

Faculty of Human Sciences

Timetable Information

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