Module Details

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Title PRAGMATICS
Code ENGL274
Coordinator Prof SR Chapman
English
Src@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 30

Aims

The module aims to enable students to understand and apply a range of pragmatic theories. Specifically, it clarifies, (as far as possible) the distinction between semantics and pragmatics in accounting for communicated meaning, and the range of ways in which pragmatic meaning has been explained. It encourages students to consider the relative merits of different pragmatics theories as analytical approaches to meaning in context. It introduces and discusses the implications of pragmatics for our understanding of the nature and use of language in a range of different 'real world' situations.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) By the end of the module students will be able to analyse relevant linguistic data using a range of pragmatic frameworks.

(LO2) Critically compare and evaluate different pragmatic theories in relation to this data.

(LO3) Assess the insights that pragmatic theory can offer into a range of linguistic issues concerning the nature, acquisition and use of language.

(S1) Knowledge and understanding of core theories of Pragmatics and how these relate to other areas of language study/work.

(S2) Ability to critically evaluate core theories of Pragmatics.

(S3) Ability to apply theories of Pragmatics to data.

(S4) Effective academic writing and referencing.

(S5) Effective, targeted linguistic research.

(S6) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Negotiation skills


Syllabus

 

Topics covered typically include:
Speech Act Theory, Implicature, Relevance Theory, Politeness, Semantics and Pragmatics, Experimental Pragmatics, Clincial Pragmatics, and Pragmatics and Language Acquisition.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Lectures will be used to present specific pragmatic theories or to survey the applications of pragmatic theories to other areas of language study.

Teaching Method 2 - Workshop
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Workshops are oriented towards analytical tasks in which the pragmatic theories presented are applied to particular types of linguistic data. They will typically involve small-group work feeding into plenary session.


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

        24

36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 264
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  3 hours    50       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  4000 words    50       

Recommended Texts

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