LG119-4-SP-CO:
Linguistics in Action
2023/24
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Monday 15 January 2024
Friday 22 March 2024
15
07 November 2023
Requisites for this module
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This module provides students with a practical hands-on introduction to the way in which linguistics is used to solve real world problems.
It illustrates how knowledge about how language works – that is, linguistics – is applied in a range of different aspects of our daily lives. It provides an introduction to the use of linguistics in a range of contexts, industries and everyday scenarios.
The aims of this module are:
• To introduce students to key concepts in linguistics and how these are applied in everyday life.
• To examine domains of professional practice (e.g., in medicine, law, education, therapy) which can be improved/enhanced by the application of linguistic knowledge
• To provide students with the skills to solve real-world problems by using the resources of linguistics and language science.
By the end of this module students will be expected to be able to:
1. Understand foundational concepts in linguistics and the study of language.
2. Apply linguistic concepts to a number of key areas of everyday life.
3. Adopt a problem-based approach to solving challenges through the application of linguistics.
4. Demonstrate development of critical skills and understanding of the role of linguistics in society.
5. Identify areas where linguistics could contribute to a better understanding and enhance domains of practice in the world.
Syllabus Information
* Doing linguistics: linguistics in action
* Language and technology
* Language and the media
* Language policy
* Language and law
* Talk at work
* Language and healthcare
* Case study: Google
* Case study: language learning (e.g. DuoLingo etc)
* What can I do with linguistics?
This module will be delivered via:
• One 2-hour seminar per week
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Portfolio |
|
80% |
| Practical |
Moodle Quiz |
|
20% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Sophie Liggins, email: s.liggins@essex.ac.uk.
Sophie Liggins
sl16790@essex.ac.uk
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Mr Conrad Hechter Heyns
Goldsmiths, University of London
Director - Centre for Academic Language and Literacies
Available via Moodle
Of 20 hours, 20 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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