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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