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| Module Availability |
| Semester 1 |
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| Assessment Pattern |
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Unit(s) of Assessment (SITS MAB)
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Weighting Towards Module Mark( %)
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Portfolio
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60%
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Two hour examination
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40%
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Qualifying Condition(s)
A weighted aggregate of 40% is required to pass the module.
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| Module Overview |
| This is a Level 1 module for all language students, taught in Semester 1. Attendance is compulsory. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| 6.5 IELTS; A level grade A/B in target language(s) or equivalent. |
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| Module Aims |
| To equip students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to gain maximum benefit from their language studies, and to acquire a professional approach to their studies. To provide the tools to understand linguistic concepts and apply them to the languages they study in order to become better learners. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module, students will:
- have developed a range of study skills needed in HE.
- have acquired skills for independent language learning.
- be aware of the range of resources available for HE study and know how to access them.
- have acquired the basic vocabulary needed to describe and discuss language study.
- have gained awareness of general linguistic concepts.
be able to evaluate own progress in language study.
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| Module Content |
The following areas are indicative of topics to be covered:
- Study skills
- ICT skills
- Information literacy
- Referencing and plagiarism
- Language and languages
- Signs and communication
- Language learning and language acquisition
- Introduction to general linguistics
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
Teaching will be delivered in a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will be opportunities for class discussion, group work and peer evaluation. Further guidance for independent study will be provided by the class tutor. There will be opportunities for formative feedback on a practice discussion and from written and spoken tasks set as homework. |
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Essential
Yule, G. (4th edition, 2010). The Study of Language. Cambridge: CUP.
Recommended
Aitchison, J. (2000). Teach Yourself Linguistics. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill.
Crystal, D. (2nd edition, 1997). The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of Language. Cambridge: CUP.
Graddol, D., Cheshire, J., Swan, J. (1994). Describing Language. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
Nunan, D. (2007). What is this Thing called Language? Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. |
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| Last Updated |
| 4.4.11 |
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