LING30014 Australian Indigenous Languages
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is LING30014 hard?
LING30014: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (3 reviews). The easier and harder points roughly balance out.
What you learn
The sounds, grammar and meaning systems of Australia's Indigenous languages, and what they add to linguistic theory.
After it you can
- Analyse key features of Australian Indigenous languages
- Argue why these languages matter for diversity
- Relate their features to typology and theory
What you need first
LING20006
Can’t be taken together with
- LING40005
How it’s assessed
Assignments 100%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2022)
- All three 2022 reviewers loved it but called it very challenging: it goes deep into complex grammar of Australian languages and assumes solid Syntax and Phonetics.
- You follow one language's grammar through the semester. Problem-solving assignments were called fun, and the final essay offers a choice of topics. Students wanted more tutorial time.
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Quick answers
- When is LING30014 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking LING30014?
- Needs LING20006.
- Does LING30014 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 100%.
- Is LING30014 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: All three 2022 reviewers loved it but called it very challenging: it goes deep into complex grammar of Australian languages and assumes solid Syntax and Phonetics.
- What do students say about LING30014?
- All three 2022 reviewers loved it but called it very challenging: it goes deep into complex grammar of Australian languages and assumes solid Syntax and Phonetics. You follow one language's grammar through the semester. Problem-solving assignments were called fun, and the final essay offers a choice of topics. Students wanted more tutorial time.
- How many class hours a week does LING30014 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take LING30014 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate LING30014?
- 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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