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Q34150 Descriptive Linguistic Analysis
(Last Updated:08 April 2013)

Year 11/12

Total Credits: 30

Level: Level 4

Target Students: MA in Modern English Language, MA in Literary Linguistics and MA Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching, MA in Applied Linguistics students. Other MA students by agreement with the convenor.

Availability: Not Available in the 2013/14 academic session.

Taught Semesters:

Semester	Assessment
Full Year	Assessed by end of Designated Period

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None.

Summary of Content: This module is a core course in language and linguistics. It introduces and then develops the key terms, theories, frameworks, ideological aproaches and methodologies required in linguistic study and research. It includes a substantial research methods component. It also invites and encourages critical evaluation, reflection and response to linguistic thinking and analysis.

Method and Frequency of Class:

Activity	Number Of Weeks	Number of sessions	Duration of a session
Lecture	22 weeks	1 per week	2 hours

Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester

Further Activity Details:
The module is also taught by web-based distance learning. It is available on-line continuously 24 hours a day. Tutorial support is by email.

Method of Assessment:

Assessment Type	Weight	Requirements
Practical	50	A practical analysis and discussion of language data using an explicitly described linguistic framework. This analysis will be 3000 words.
Assignment	50	A critical evaluation of a published linguistic study or work chosen by the student in consultation with the course tutor. This essay will be 3000 words.

Convenor:
Dr K Conklin

Education Aims: This module aims to provide students with

an overview of more advanced theoretical issues in linguistic theory and application
an opportunity to develop analytical skills in linguistic description broad-based and adaptable training in research methods and skills

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and understanding of

the broad scale of the linguistic rank structure as an approach to linguistic description
a range of methodologies and theoretical approaches in linguistic research
linguistic approaches in a range of interdisciplinary environments

Intellectual skills

an ability to assimilate and adapt theoretical models under practical analysis
an ability to engage in interdisciplinary approaches from the perspective of linguistics
an ability to examine critically a range of published research material

Professional skills

an ability to discuss theoretical linguistics
the ability to develop professional writing skills in the discipline
the ability to undertake practical research in linguistics
the ability to use IT applications for linguistics research

Transferable skills

the advanced use of computer-mediated research and expressive skills
the development of independent learning and self-evaluation

Offering School: English

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Q34150 Descriptive Linguistic Analysis(Last Updated:08 April 2013)

Year 11/12

Q34150 Descriptive Linguistic Analysis
(Last Updated:08 April 2013)