Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Sociolinguistics
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Eng Lang and Linguistics
Module Code	09 26680
Module Lead	Adam Schembri
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-10 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module explores the relationship between language and society, examining how variation in sound, syntax, morphology and lexis distribute across different aspects of society - for example, the correlation between the use of particular linguistic forms and social class groups, genders, age groups and geographical areas. The module considers the associations that develop between aspects of a speaker's identity and different linguistic forms, the role of prestige (overt and covert), stigmatization and the significance of one's social networks and communities, and how these facets of variation lead to large-scale changes in the English language.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: demonstrate familiarity with key concepts in the field of sociolinguistics; demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between linguistic variation and society; demonstrate understanding of and interpretation of sociolinguistic data and critique classic studies in the field; demonstrate familiarity with a range of methodologies and approaches used in sociolinguistic research, and discuss their appropriateness for different investigative goals.
Assessment	26680-01 : Assignment One : Coursework (50%) 26680-02 : Assignment Two : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 1500 word essay (40%); 1 x 2000 word essay (60%) Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component(s)
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