Module Catalogues, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University      Module Code: ENG215 Module Title: Language and Society Module Level: Level 2 Module Credits: 5.00 Academic Year: 2019/20 Semester: SEM1 Originating Department: English Pre-requisites: N/A     Aims This module is concerned with the intimate relationship between language and society. It serves as the introduction to the field of sociolinguistics. Exploring such a relationship is integral to the learning outcomes of the programmes for which this module is designed. Learning outcomes  A. Demonstrate the capacity to describe a wide range of linguistic, social and sociolinguistic variations. B. Demonstrate the ability to account for sociolinguistic variations in empirical and theoretical terms. C. Develop the capacity for sociolinguistic research in contemporary society. D. Demonstrate critical awareness of recent developments in sociolinguistics. Method of teaching and learning  Teaching and learning will take place by means of lectures, seminars, fieldwork, and independent research. Syllabus  The syllabus will typically comprise of the following topics: • Variations in language • Variations in society • Sociolinguistic variations: Empirical findings • Sociolinguistic variations: Theoretical accounts • Sociolinguistic variations: Methodological challenges • Fieldwork methods • Large-scale language surveys • Attitudes towards languages, dialects, pidgins and creoles • Language usage on social media platforms • Plain language • Creativity • Sociolinguistics and other fields of study • Controversies in sociolinguistics Delivery Hours   Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab/Prcaticals Fieldwork / Placement Other(Private study) Total Hours/Semester 13   13  26      98  150

Assessment

Sequence	Method	% of Final Mark
1	In-Class Quiz	10.00
2	1000-Word Essay	10.00
3	In-Class Quiz	10.00
4	Presentation	20.00
5	3000-Word Essay	50.00

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