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Language, Writing and Editing - EDIT981
This unit focuses on language, including variation in grammar, usage and punctuation, and linguistic approaches to writing style, discourse development and readability. It examines the features of different text types, spoken and written, as well as those evolving on the internet. It discusses communicative approaches to writing, including plain English for mediating complex content, and promotional writing for advertising purposes. It includes modules on editing Aboriginal English, and on academic writing and editing, especially theses and journal articles.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: None) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Mr Adam Smith |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to PGCertEditElecPub or GradCertEditElecPub or MCrWrit or GradDipCrWrit |
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| NCCW(s): | LING962 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Linguistics Faculty of Human Sciences |
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