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 | LEXIS AND VOCABULARY TEACHING | ||
Code | ENGL670 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr EL Moreton English Emma.Moreton@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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The module aims first to provide you with an understanding of the role of Lexis in the organisation of language performance and structure, and second to help you examine critically the role of Vocabulary learning and teaching in the classroom. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of a range of relevant literature. |
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(LO2) Students will show awareness of the importance of Lexis in understanding how language operates. |
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(LO3) Students will on the basis of the concepts introduced in the module and through their own reading, reflect critically on existing methods and materials for the teaching of vocabulary in Foreign Language Teaching, with special focus on English. |
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(LO4) Students will reflect critically on current professional practices and discuss appropriate ways of improving them where necessary. |
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(S1) Knowledge and understanding of effective aspects of lexis and its relation to language acquisition. |
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(S2) Effective academic writing and referencing. |
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(S3) Effective, targeted linguistic research. |
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(S4) Critical discussion skills. |
Syllabus |
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Topics covered typically include: |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 -Workshop online Teaching Method 2 - Seminar (face to face) in groups of up to 25 Teaching method 3 - (if no COVID restrictions) |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
10 |
10 |
20 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
60 mins X 1 totaling 10
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60 mins X 1 totaling 10
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Private Study | 130 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
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 |
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Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Sem 1 | 3500-4000 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. |