Corpus Stylistics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGL4324 | English | 4 | N/A | April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK |
- Code
- ENGL4324
- School
- English
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- N/A
- Semesters
- April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK
Summary
This pod introduces the study of corpus stylistics, a particular application of corpus linguistics which focuses on issues of style, especially in literature. Students will examine the main principles that underlie corpus design and compilation, and critically reflect on these principles in relation to corpus-stylistic practice. They will investigate the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of corpus-stylistic analysis, learn how to handle and process data using appropriate corpus tools and software, and consider the implications of corpus linguistics for literary-linguistic and literary-critical research.
Target Students
Students registered on the School of English online masters scheme.
Assessment
- 100% Participation: Student Participation
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module comprises an optional component in the following pathways: Applied English, Applied Linguistics, English Literature, Language and Linguistics, and Literary Linguistics. As such, it contributes in its specific aims to the programme-level coverage of these pathways.Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate a clear understanding of how to apply appropriate corpus tools and methods to discourse.
Critically evaluate the use of corpus methods for literary-linguistic research.
Carry out systematic stylistic analyses of data using appropriate corpus tools and software.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired to the appropriate disciplinary and professional standard.
Assimilate and present subject-specific material in an appropriate format (assessed within the ‘Assessment Portfolio’ 1, 2 or 3).