LING30007 Semantics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3 class hours a week
Is LING30007 hard?
LING30007: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (8 reviews).
What you learn
The study of meaning in language, from prototype and cognitive approaches to formal semantics.
After it you can
- Explain the main approaches to studying meaning
- Apply semantic analysis to language data
- Evaluate theories of meaning
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 10%, Assignments 40%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 8 students on StudentVIP (2017–2025)
- A semantics and meaning subject with no prerequisites. Most reviewers found it fairly logical and decent, with good marks reachable without huge effort.
- The data-collection assignments were often called vague, and the formal logic section is rushed and tough if logic is new to you. The final essay is free-topic, so note topics you like.
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Quick answers
- When is LING30007 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking LING30007?
- No prerequisites.
- Does LING30007 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Assignments 40%, Final exam 50%.
- Is LING30007 hard?
- From 8 student reviews on StudentVIP: A semantics and meaning subject with no prerequisites. Most reviewers found it fairly logical and decent, with good marks reachable without huge effort.
- What do students say about LING30007?
- A semantics and meaning subject with no prerequisites. Most reviewers found it fairly logical and decent, with good marks reachable without huge effort. The data-collection assignments were often called vague, and the formal logic section is rushed and tough if logic is new to you. The final essay is free-topic, so note topics you like.
- How many class hours a week does LING30007 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take LING30007 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 LING30007?
- 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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