Module Provider: |
Applied Linguistics |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
M |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn |
Module Convenor: |
Ms
KES
Spelman-Miller |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Current from: |
2005/6 |
Aims:
This module aims to introduce and apply frameworks for the description and analysis of spoken and written language in use. We will consider a range of analytical approaches in the description of authentic language, relating features of text to the context in which the language is produced and understood, and will consider applications and implications of such description for the language classroom. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to demonstrate:
a critical understanding of the principles underlying key models of discourse analysis, and knowledge of the terminology and concepts of each of these
sensitivity to the differing perspectives offered by these approaches and ability to synthesise these models
ability to select appropriate models in accordance with specific goals of analysis, justify this selection and evaluate their applicability to data
a critical awareness of the application of discourse analysis to social and educational contexts. |
Additional outcomes:
The module aims to encourage students' critical analytical skills with respect to a wide range of samples of language in use. Through group and pairwork, students will develop skills of collaboration, in addition to independent analysis and report writing skills. |
Outline content:
The following topics will be introduced and discussed: units of meaning in communication, pragmatics, structure of interaction, conversation analysis, notions of text structure and cohesion, genre, contrastive rhetoric, and critical discourse analysis. Issues will be introduced with reference mainly to English discourse. The data for analysis will be drawn from such sources as television interviews, classroom interaction, newspaper articles, academic texts and casual conversation. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
This module consists of weekly 2-hour sessions combining lecture input and workshop tasks. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
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| Lectures |
20 |
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20 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
1 |
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Assessment:
Coursework
A take-home paper at the end of the module requiring the analysis of a given discourse sample, and write-up of the analysis in a 2,000-2,500 word assignment.
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%
Examinations:
N/a
Requirements for a pass:
A mark of 50% overall.
Reassessment arrangements:
Re-examination by coursework to be submitted by 1 September. |
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