Studying Language
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGL1002 | English | 1 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- ENGL1002
- School
- English
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module provides a foundation of knowledge in linguistics and the study of language. This enables students to analyse a wide variety of texts and types of language, whether spoken, written, or digital; literary or non-literary.
Students learn how to understand and use levels of linguistic description and analysis, from the sounds and structure of language, through to meaning and discourse. These can be applied to all areas of English study, and will prepare students for future modules.
Students will also get to study the broad field of linguistics and how language relates to the mind, learning, literature, culture, society, and more. By the end of the module, students will be fully equipped to undertake further language study and will be able to apply their linguistic knowledge in subsequent years of their degree.
Target Students
Only available to First Year Single and Joint Honours English students and Liberal Arts students. Not available to exchange or 2+2 students.
Classes
- One 1-hour workshop each week for 20 weeks
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 21 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 22 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Coursework 1: Coursework 1 - 600 words
- 80% Coursework 2: Coursework 2 - (2500 words)
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
This module aims to provide a foundation of knowledge in linguistics and the study of language, enabling students to analyse a wide variety of texts and types of language, whether spoken, written, or digital; literary or non-literary. It will prepare students to study language in relation to the mind, learning, literature, culture, society, and more.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding of: the study of vocabulary, sound symbols, grammar and discourse as language structure and as patterning in texts (A3); the social, cultural and ideological functions of language (A2).
Intellectual skills: the ability to analyse language in use in real social and cultural contexts (B1).
Professional skills: the ability to construct and communicate a sustained written analysis of texts (C4); the ability to carry out research and evaluate and make use of the material so acquired (C5).
Transferable skills: This module will also offer students the opportunity to practise other transferable skills (D1, D2, D4, D5, D6).