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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Other School(s) involved in Delivery:

School of Arts and Humanities

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

F (FHEQ Level 4)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2024-09-01

Module Leader:

Thomas Devlin

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Seminar

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Synopsis

This module introduces you to the structure of language as a system. You will learn all the basics of linguistic description, using mostly, but not only, the English language to illustrate. The module focuses on the fundamental linguistic concept of ‘levels’ of language, starting from the smallest (sounds) and building … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

This module is taught through a combination of weekly lectures and seminars. Lectures outline the main concepts covered in the module and seminars provide an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the lecture material and to practice the analytical techniques introduced in it. Guided independent study helps equip … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

The module covers: The basic concepts of linguistic descriptionLanguage sounds (phonetics, phonology and transcription)The building blocks of words (morphology)Phrase and clause structure (syntax)The basics of meaning (semantics)

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
have knowledge and understanding of the basic workings of language structure.
2.
have knowledge and understanding of the terminology used to describe the various parts of the language system.
3.
have knowledge and understanding of the structural features of the English language in particular.
4.
have knowledge and understanding of the articulatory gestures and phonetic features of speech sounds.
5.
be able to transcribe the basic sound features of speech using appropriate symbols.
6.
be able to identify and label the basic building blocks of grammar.
7.
be able to describe the structure of words, phrases and clauses.
8.
be able to produce phonetic descriptions of continuous speech.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

Students will be required to pass all elements of the assessment to gain credit of the module as required by the HCPC standards of proficiency (2023).

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply.

The expectation is that text-based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.

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