LG104-4-AU-CO:
Introduction to the Study of Language
2024/25
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 03 October 2024
Friday 13 December 2024
15
15 April 2024
Requisites for this module
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BA QX31 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL),
BA QX41 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Including Foundation Year),
BA QX51 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Including Placement Year),
BA QXH1 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Including Year Abroad),
BA QQ13 English Language and Linguistics,
BA QQ15 English Language and Linguistics (Including Placement Year),
BA QQ16 English Language and Linguistics (Including Foundation Year),
BA QQ3D English Language and Linguistics (Including Year Abroad),
MLINQA15 English Language and Lingistics (Including Placement Year),
MLINQA16 English Language and Linguistics (Including Year Abroad),
MLINQQ14 English Language and Linguistics,
BA QQ23 English Language and Literature,
BA QQ24 English Language and Literature (Including Foundation Year),
BA QQ32 English Language and Literature (Including Year Abroad),
BA QQ35 English Language and Literature (Including Placement Year),
BA Q100 Linguistics,
BA Q101 Linguistics (Including Year Abroad),
BA Q102 Linguistics (Including Foundation Year),
BA Q103 Linguistics (Including Placement Year),
BA RQ93 Modern Languages and English Language,
BA RQ99 Modern Languages and English Language (5 Years Including Foundation Year),
BA RQ91 Modern Languages and Linguistics,
BA RQ98 Modern Languages and Linguistics (5 Years Including Foundation Year),
BA R8T8 Modern Languages and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (5 Years Including Foundation Year),
BA RX91 Modern Languages and Teaching English as a Foreign Language,
BA P510 Journalism and English Language,
BA P511 Journalism and English Language (Including Placement Year),
BA P512 Journalism and English Language (Including Year Abroad),
BA QP10 English Language with Media Communication,
BA QP11 English Language with Media Communication (Including Year Abroad),
BA QP12 English Language with Media Communication (Including Placement Year),
BA QP13 English Language with Media Communication (Including Foundation Year),
BA Q120 Linguistics with Data Science,
BA Q121 Linguistics with Data Science (Including Foundation Year),
BA Q122 Linguistics with Data Science (Including Placement Year),
BA Q123 Linguistics with Data Science (Including Year Abroad),
BA R114 Language Studies and Linguistics,
BA R115 Language Studies and Linguistics (Including Foundation Year),
BA R116 Language Studies and Teaching English as a Foreign Language,
BA R117 Language Studies and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Including Foundation Year)
This modules introduces students to the study of human language: how human languages are structured, how they function in society, how language is acquired by both children and adults, how the languages of the world evolved, how the world's languages are similar and different to one another, how language reflects human biology and culture, and how linguistic diversity and multilingualism are reflected in politics and society.
The central aim of this module is to provide an overview of the various subfields of study in language and linguistics. The aim is to provide students with appropriate linguistic vocabulary and foundational knowledge of grammar. Students are not expected to have any background in linguistics or have previously studied a language.
By the end of the module, students will have:
1. Familiarity with common terminology and concepts in linguistics and language study
2. General understanding of the subfields of linguistics and their applications
3. Develop metalinguistic awareness of linguistic structures and properties
The module covers the various subareas of linguistics in the 10-week course. Each week, the module will cover a different subarea of linguistics with the aim to provide an overview of later modules that will pursue these areas in depth.
1. Language as a Social Science
2. Morphology
3. Syntax
4. Semantics
5. Phonetics and Phonology
6. Psycholinguistics
7. Sociolinguistics
8. Historical Linguistics
9. Language Teaching and Learning
10. Language Policy and Language Preservation
There will be weekly, two-hour lectures with 1-hour seminars. This will be complemented by activities and work outside of the classroom.
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Phelan, M. and Dawson, H. (eds) (2016h) Language Files: Materials for an Introduction to Language and Linguistics. 12th edn. Columbus, US: Ohio State University Press.
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Phelan, M. and Dawson, H. (eds) (2016h) Language Files: Materials for an Introduction to Language and Linguistics. 12th edn. Columbus, US: Ohio State University Press.
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Phelan, M. and Dawson, H. (eds) (2016h) Language Files: Materials for an Introduction to Language and Linguistics. 12th edn. Columbus, US: Ohio State University Press.
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Phelan, M. and Dawson, H. (eds) (2016h) Language Files: Materials for an Introduction to Language and Linguistics. 12th edn. Columbus, US: Ohio State University Press.
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Sandoval, J.B. and Denham, K.E. (2021) Thinking like a linguist: an introduction to the science of language. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
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Phelan, M. and Dawson, H. (eds) (2016h) Language Files: Materials for an Introduction to Language and Linguistics. 12th edn. Columbus, US: Ohio State University Press.
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The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Coursework Portfolio |
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60% |
| Practical |
Moodle Quiz |
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40% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Hannah Gibson, email: h.gibson@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Hannah Gibson
Hannah - h.gibson@essex.ac.uk, Office: 4.317, Number: 2204
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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