ENG4572 - Language in Theory/Context

Objectives:

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the basic building blocks of language (word classes, phrases, sentence structure) and ability to analyse sentences in these terms
2. Demonstrate understanding of the various ways in which language can be critically analysed in relation to social, cultural and historical context
3. Demonstrate understanding of a range of theoretical terms and critical models useful for the analysis and discussion of language in the context of a literary text
4. Research, prepare and present essays observing specific academic conventions

Content:

The content of this module will be divided into four sections. In the first part students will gain an outline understanding of the history of the main developments in the history of the English language and will complete a research project on local place names, designed to consolidate their understanding and develop their research skills. In the second and third parts students will be introduced to a number of different concepts which are useful for explaining how meaning (both figurative and literal) is decoded from language, and for describing the relation of language to social and cultural context. In the final part of the module students will consolidate their understanding of grammar and their ability to analyse sentences in terms of word classes, phrases, and appropriate punctuation.

Throughout the module there will be explicit reference to the development of research and study skills, and observance of academic conventions in the presentation of assessed work.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Workshops will combine tutor input, supported by handouts, preparation and use of virtual learning environments, with learning activities involving small-group discussion and feedback. The maximum number of students in each workshop group will be 30.
Individual tutorials will be offered for formative feedback on assessed work.

Workshops
Contact hours 34 (17 x 2 hours)
Number of groups 2

Tutorial
Contact hours 0.5
Number of groups 2

Other assessment information In addition to gaining an overall pass mark, in order to gain credits for this module students must complete all four components of assessment and gain a pass in the fourth component.

Assessment:

001 1st Essay 1 x 1000 words (during sem 1) 25%
002 2nd Essay 1 x 1000 words (end fo sem 1) 25%
003 3rd Essay 1 x 1000 words (during sem 2) 25%
004 Analysis 1000 word equiv. (during sem 2) 25%


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