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Understand - the diversity in English as a particular instance of the diversity in language- the historical, social and linguistic processes that condition the contemporary nature of the language- the social and linguistic effects that English (as a dominant language) has on the linguistic makeup of specific regions and the structure of other languages- the methods for describing linguistic varietiesApply linguistic concepts to the description of a specific variety of English and its context of use.Critically assess - common (lay) assumptions about language based on an indepth analysis of the linguistic and social nature of one specific language (English)- current educational and political responses to the dominance of English Analyse the relationship between linguistic variability and social identityUnderstand the educational issues related to the variable nature of English.
Indicative Module Content:Variation and diversity in language, language and society, language policies, International English, Teaching approaches to English, the structure of English, language and identity
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Small Group | 20 |
Specified Learning Activities | 26 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 30 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: assignments on VLE | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Project: Explore one variety of English | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 60 |
Group Project: group project & audio visual project | Week 10 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Students will receive written feedback on all of their assignments. General issues will also be discussed in class and or highlighted via the VLE. Students will also be encouraged to supply feedback to their peers for some of their activities.
Name | Role |
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Dr Stephen Lucek | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |