LING30004 Discourse & Pragmatics

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.

Is LING30004 hard?

LING30004: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How people really use language: recording and transcribing talk, speech acts, implied meaning, conversation analysis and identity.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Assignments 40%, Projects 60%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is LING30004 offered?
Not running in 2026.
What do I need before taking LING30004?
No prerequisites.
Does LING30004 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Projects 60%.
Can I take LING30004 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
Can I rate LING30004?
Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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