Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics (ELCS0004)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: School of European Languages, Culture and Society
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Available to Affiliate Students subject to space.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This is a first-year foundational module which introduces students to aspects of the study of language and introductory linguistics, from a social and learner's perspective. Topics include critical discussions of the concept of language and its formal study, the relationship between language and culture, society and the mind. Students are encouraged to explore their own language background in a range of tasks, and will develop an understanding of the academic study of language and its various applications, including foreign language study.听

The lectures will introduce and explain concepts and theories, and the small group seminars will offer room for discussion, case studies and practical tasks.听

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Students are required to purchase the following textbook; further readings will be made available via Moodle.听听

Marr, Tim, English, Fiona. Why do Linguistics? Reflective Linguistics and the Study of Language. London: Bloomsbury, 2015.听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 0
Module leader: Ms Christine Sas
Who to contact for more information: c.sas@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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