Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Fundamentals of Language: Grammar and Discourse
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Eng Lang and Linguistics
Module Code	09 31570
Module Lead	Dr. Suganthi John
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This core module explores foundational concepts and issues in the study of English language and linguistics in preparation for the specialised subject pathways the students will follow in Years 2 and 3. In particular, the module focuses on the areas of syntax, semantics (broadly conceived) and discourse/pragmatics. Topics covered include how words can be classified according to their grammatical properties, how they are related to each other in sentences, and how speakers understand utterances in specific contexts of interaction and make sense of each other’s communicative intentions.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Classify words according to their grammatical properties Explain how words are related to each other in sentences Demonstrate an ability to identify parts of sentences and describe their structure Discuss and illustrate the main communicative functions of language in real world contexts Analyse and explain some of the ways in which language users understand each other's intentions, and how meaning is negotiated between users
Assessment	31570-03 : Assignment One : Coursework (50%) 31570-04 : Assignment Two : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 2 x 1500 word essays (50% each) Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component(s)
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