ENG6682 - Applied Linguistics

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Describe some of the different applications of linguistic research and knowledge in modern societies (e.g. forensic linguistics, translation, lexicography).
Demonstrate more detailed knowledge and understanding of the problems addressed and methods used in one area of applied linguistics.
Use appropriate sources to research and present a case study of a particular issue in that area.

Content:

Students will begin the module by constructing an overview of Applied Linguistics as an interdisciplinary field, the different areas of work which come under this heading and the different ways in which linguistics contributes to modern societies. In the second part of the module, students will explore in more detail the problems and methods of one particular area (determined by staff interest and expertise) of applied linguistics.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The main form of teaching session will be the seminar, where concepts and skills will be introduced by the lecturer and learned through practical application - specific tasks, problem-solving, discussion and collaborative close reading of texts, with regular provision of formative feedback on those activities.There will be two two-hour seminars each week over a six-week period. Additional resources and support for guided independent study will be provided via Moodle and through availability of weekly staff drop-in times for advice, clarification, discussion of assignment plans, etc.

Seminars
Hours: 24
Intended Group Size: 15

Guided independent study
Hours: 176

Assessment:

001 Negotiated Assessment; 1,500 word equiv.; end of semester 1 40%
002 Essay; 2,500 words; end of semester 1 60%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - ROD HERMESTON
Level - 6
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6S1

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