Surnames and Identities
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGL4403 | English | 4 | N/A | April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK |
- Code
- ENGL4403
- School
- English
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- N/A
- Semesters
- April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK
Summary
This pod explores the origin, development and use of surnames, with an emphasis on names used in England from the medieval period to the earlier twentieth century. Students will examine the main categories of name, including their formation and development, and will acquire the skills to identify names and their possible meanings, and to discuss the evidence they provide for linguistic, social, and cultural history.
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, Early Medieval Studies, Language and Linguistics, Medieval Englishes, and Name-Studies. As such, it contributes in its specific aims to the programme-level coverage of these pathways.Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and development of the main types of English surnames.
Construct and communicate sustained analysis of surname material.
Apply evidence from primary reference works both accurately and critically.
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).