Discourse Analysis
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGL4358 | English | 4 | N/A | April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK |
- Code
- ENGL4358
- School
- English
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- N/A
- Semesters
- April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK
Summary
This pod introduces students to the diverse field of discourse analysis, which explores the (co)-construction of meaning, identity, ideology and power in spoken and written communication. Students will grapple with the concept of ‘discourse’ from a theoretical standpoint and will be able to identify and distinguish the distinctive linguistic features of spoken and written texts. Key research methods such as conversation analysis and critical discourse analysis are outlined and illustrated using authentic language data. By presenting the main theoretical concepts in discourse analysis as well as their contemporary applications, students will gain the knowledge and skills to go on to conduct their own empirical research. This pod also increases students’ awareness of the practicalities involved in data collection techniques in discourse analysis, including transcribing data and ethical considerations and implications.
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, Applied Linguistics and ELT, Discourse and Communication, Health Communication, Language and Linguistics, Professional Communication, and World Englishes. As such, it contributes in its specific aims to the programme-level coverage of these pathways.Learning Outcomes
Identify key linguistic features related to discourse analysis in a given text.
Conduct sustained discourse analysis on spoken or written text.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of one or more discourse analytic frameworks.
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).