School of English
Module manager: Dr Christiana Gregoriou
Email: c.gregoriou@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
ENGL 1024
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module introduces the fascinating breadth and diversity to be found within the English language. It offers insights into different geographic, historical, social and stylistic variations – where they come from, their characteristics, how and why they are used. The module is founded on the individual expertise of colleagues in English language and builds on the tradition of excellence at Leeds.
This is an introductory module which provides students with a strong foundation in looking at variation and varieties of English. Its main objective is to enable students to develop an understanding of key concepts used in the study of the English language. It will challenge students to apply their growing understanding of language study to real-world situations, contexts, and varieties of English. In doing so, students will develop their practical and theoretical understanding of language in the world.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. identify aspects of the history of English
2. describe and analyse language variation
3. describe and analyse language issues in the world.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
4. developed research skills, including the retrieval of information, the organisation of material and the evaluation of its importance
5. developed a capacity for independent thought, critical reasoning and judgement
6. efficient time and information management, organisational skills, independent and collaborative learning skills
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Seminar | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Private study hours | 170 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
The module will include presentations allowing for peer and tutor feedback.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 2,000 word assignment | 50 |
| Essay | 2,000 word essay | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 10/2/2024
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