Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Corpus Linguistics for Language Research and Teaching | ||
Code | ENGL685 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr DJ Oakey English David.Oakey@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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Students will: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) On successful completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the application of corpora in English language teaching materials, methodology and language analysis |
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(LO2) On successful completion of the course, students will be able to apply the above knowledge to the critical analysis of corpus-informed English language teaching materials |
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(LO3) On successful completion of the course, students will be able to evaluate and assess the grammatical/lexical differences between spoken and written discourse when comparing intuitive and corpus based analysis and the pedagogical implications of these |
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(S1) Using current corpus linguistic software applications and online resources |
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(S2) Applying the above analytical tools to corpus data in order to analyse it for teaching purposes |
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(S3) Identifying the relationship between teaching materials/methodology and corpus data and applying this to lesson plans and activities |
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(S4) Critical evaluation of corpus data in published teaching materials |
Syllabus |
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Module topics will typically include: |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching method: Lecture Teaching method: Seminar Self-directed learning: analysing corpus data and teaching materials according to procedures developed in class, further reading on issues discussed in class to support learning, watching corpus software demonstrations |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
10 |
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30 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 0 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 30 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Term Assignment Analysis of Corpus Data and Application to Language Teaching/ Research There is a reassessment opportunity Standard UoL late submission penalties apply This is an anonymous assessm | -4000 words | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |