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Module Title LM Functional Grammar
SchoolEng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department Linguistics and Communication
Module Code 09 18153
Module Lead DR. Walker
Level Masters Level
Credits 20
Semester Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions MA/PGDip/Grad Dip TEFL (ODL) optional
Exclusions
Description This module offers advanced studies in a specialist area of Applied English Linguistics: Functional Grammar. The principles of systemic functional grammar and analysis of text from a systemic perspective are introduced, as a means of revealing the meaning, communicative functionality and rhetorical purposes of language, and various applications of this approach to linguistics are considered.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module the student should be able to:Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key issues in functional grammar;Critically evaluate current theory and practice in this specialist area;Explain the relationship of theory in this specialist area to their own professional practice;Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of issues in functional grammar at an advanced level;Critically reflect on, and evaluate, aspects of his/her own professional practice in relation to functional grammar.
Assessment 18153-01 : Essay : Other (DNU) (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment: 4,000 word essay, analysis or research project report (100%)

Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component(s)
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