Module manager: Dr Pier Pischedda
Email: p.s.pischedda@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
| ENGL1016 | English Structure, Style, Genre |
| MODL1060 | Language: Structure and Sound |
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module introduces students to the scientific study of language use. It covers how language is acquired and processed in the mind, how meaning is conveyed through language, and how language use varies across time, geographical areas and social settings. Students are confronted with language data from English and other languages, and gain an understanding of how skills in linguistic analysis can be applied to a range of social and psychological phenomena.
Through lectures, practical seminars and online resources, this module aims to:
(1) Introduce core concepts in the study of language use by individuals and in society
(2) Familiarise students with the aims and methods of language acquisition studies, psycholinguistics, semantics, pragmatics and sociolinguistics
(3) Develop students’ awareness of the contribution of linguistic analysis to the investigation of social and psychological phenomena
(4) Develop students' analysis skills through the practical analysis of language data
(5) Develop students' communication and research skills through coursework assignments
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate an ability to:
LO(1) Define core concepts in the study of language use by individuals and in society
LO(2) Assess the contribution of linguistic analysis to the investigation of social and psychological phenomena
LO(3) Apply basic linguistic analysis and research skills, and communication skills appropriate for Level 1
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
SO(4) demonstrate core skills in analysing real-world data
SO(5) demonstrate foundational academic and digital skills (academic writing, time management, digital proficiency and productivity)
SO(6) demonstrate foundational work-ready skills (problem solving and analytical skills, active learning, core literacies)
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 |
| Independent online learning hours | 25 | ||
| Private study hours | 145 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Seminars involve formative monitoring of individual student’s understanding of the core module content, as well as their use of the self-study materials developed for the module. Lectures will allow students to raise and lecturers to address areas of concern, in particular in relation to the assessment components. In view of this being a large and often very diverse cohort, short formative tasks are also set in order to to scaffold students’ skills in recapping, evaluating and synthesising their understanding of core module content in preparation for assessments.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Online Assessment | 48h OTLA | 100 |
| 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: 2/2/2024
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