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 | THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH: VARIATION AND CHANGE | ||
| Code | ENGL221 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr V Gonzalez-Diaz English V.Gonzalez-Diaz@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2021-22 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 30 |
Aims |
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The main aims of the module are: to examine some of the most important developments in the history of English; to introduce students to some modern theories of language change and how they apply to the history of English; to introduce students to some basic research tools for the study of the history of English. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of this module, students will be able to demonstrate: A basic understanding of the main changes that the English language has undergone from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day. |
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(LO2) An ability to critically evaluate modern published work on different aspects of the history of English. |
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(LO3) An ability to work with historical corpora and on-line resources on the history of English. |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills). |
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(S2) Working in groups and teams - Negotiation skills. |
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(S3) Skills in using technology - Using common applications (work processing, databases, spreadsheets etc.). |
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(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation. |
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(S5) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis. |
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(S6) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning. |
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(S7) Time and project management - Project management. |
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(S8) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral. |
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(S9) Time and project management - Personal organisation. |
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(S10) Numeracy/computational skills - Problem solving. |
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Syllabus |
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What is language change? Language families and English. Lexical change (New words). Semantic change (New meanings). The interface of semantic and lexical change. Changes in the sound system. Changes in grammar (I). Changes in grammar (II). New worlds and the English language. Socio-historical change (I). Socio-historical change (II). |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - General group session Teaching Method 2 - Small-group sessions |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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12 |
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36 | ||||
| Timetable (if known) | |||||||
| Private Study | 264 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 300 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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| Open-Book Exam (Extended)/Take-Home Paperâ not scheduled by SAS, 48 hours duration, re-sit opportunity, anonymousâ Assessment Schedule (When): Semester 1 | 1300-1500 words | 30 | ||||
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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| Presentation | 10-15 minutes | 0 | ||||
| Presentation assessment. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Semester 1 | 10-20 mins | 20 | ||||
| Essay/coursework There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Semester 1 | 3,000 words | 50 | ||||
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. | |