Foundations of Language

 
LI1001 (first semester)

The three components of LI1001 are Structure of Sentences, Words and Meanings and Sounds in Language. Structure of Sentences looks at how English grammar works, Words and Meanings considers how words are formed and how meaning is created. Sounds in Language looks at the sounds we make and how we make them.

The aim of LI1001 is to give students an overview of how language works, with examples drawn mostly, but not entirely, from English. By the end of the module, students will be expected to:

• have an overall understanding of English grammar and how it is used in the 21st century
• have an overall understanding of the English sound system and how it can be displayed in writing
• have an overview of the origin, formation and use of English words in the 21st century

Module information

Class hour: 14.00 lectures (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) and 14.00 or 15.00 tutorials (Thursday or Friday)
Location:  Lectures will be held in Purdie Lecture Theatre B, all tutorials will be held in the ELT Centre, Kinnessburn
Credits: 20

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>> LI1001 transferable skills

It is very important that while you study at University, you learn skills that will not only benefit your future studies but also your future careers. Overall, this module gives students a better insight into how English works. Through this, students can use the language to their advantage in a range of situations. The Structure of Sentences strand gives students a better understanding of how English grammar works, thus enabling them to improve their own use of the language. The Words and Meanings continuous assessment requires students to apply linguistic theory in the analysis of authentic texts, thus improving their ability to analyse data effectively. The Sounds in Language strand is useful for developing problem solving and analytical skills.

Transferable skills gained through studying this module include:

• discussion skillso critical thinking skills
• analytical skills
• the ability to apply theory to practical situations
• an awareness of cultures
• an awareness of their own learning strategies and those of others
• evaluation skills
• the ability to consider the needs of others

>> LI1001 continuous assessment and examination

Assessment

Continuous assessment 50%, written examination 50%

Reassessment

Written examination 100%

Requirements

Students must meet the following requirements to proceed to the examination and gain credits for the module:

• Attendance at weekly tutorials
• Completion of assessed tasks before the end of the teaching period

LI1002 (first semester)

The three components of LI1002 are Language and Society, Language and the Mind and Language and Teaching. Language and Society considers the ways in which we adapt language in different situations. Words in the Mind will consider how language is acquired, processed and stored. Language and Teaching looks at language teaching approaches and methods.

The aim of LI1002 is to give you an overview of how language works, with examples drawn mostly, but not entirely, from English. By the end of the course, you will be expected to:

• have an overall understanding of how users adapt their language to make it appropriate to their needs and their environment
• have an overall understanding of the nature of human language and the ways in which it differs from other forms of communication; of the processes whereby language is acquired, processed and stored, and have considered some of the implications that these may have for language teaching and for social interactions
• have an understanding of the many different methods of teaching languages and then a more detailed understanding of how the Communicative Approach encourages students to develop their language. This may be a useful introduction to Teaching English as a Foreign Language, or may lead to a greater understanding of Second Language Acquisition or the aims of education in general

Class hour: 14.00 lectures (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) and 14.00 or 15.00 tutorials (Thursday or Friday)
Location:  Lectures will be held in Purdie Lecture Theatre D, all tutorials will be held in the ELT Centre, Kinnessburn
Credits: 20

Click on the links below to learn about the module in more detail:

>> LI1002 transferable skills

It is very important that while you study at University, you learn skills that will not only benefit your future studies but also your future careers. Overall, this module gives you a better insight into how English works. Through this, you can use the language to your advantage in a range of situations. During the course of lectures and tutorials you should develop:

• oral presentation skills
• discussion skills
• critical thinking skills
• analytical skills
• the ability to apply theory to practical situations
• an awareness of cultures· an awareness of your own learning strategies and those of others
• evaluation skills
• the ability to consider the needs of others

>> LI1002 continuous assessment and examination

Assessment

Continuous assessment 50%, written examination 50%

Reassessment

Written examination 100%

Requirements

Students must meet the following requirements to proceed to the examination and gain credits for the module:

• Attendance at weekly tutorials
• Completion of assessed tasks before the end of the teaching period