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 | CHILD LANGUAGE ACQUISITION | ||
Code | ENGL256 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr U Kania English Ursula.Kania@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 30 |
Aims |
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The aims of this module are: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of both the scope of child language acquisition in relation to other linguistic disciplines and some of the major findings within the field |
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(LO2) Demonstrate the ability to critically compare and evaluate relevant theoretical concepts and different methodological approaches within the field of CLA |
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(LO3) Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect upon the way in which CLA findings are made available to a lay audience via popular media |
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(LO4) Demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of relevant methodology that allows you to analyse corpus data from a CLA perspective |
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(S1) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions |
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(S2) Information technology (application of) adopting, adapting and using digital devices, applications and services |
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(S3) Information literacy online, finding, interpreting, evaluating, managing and sharing information |
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(S4) Learning skills online studying and learning effectively in technology-rich environments, formal and informal |
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(S5) Literacy application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy - including listening and questioning |
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(S6) Media literacy online critically reading and creatively producing academic and professional communications in a range of media |
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(S7) Research management; developing a research strategy, project planning and delivery, risk management, formulating questions, selecting literature, using primary/secondary/diverse sources, collecting & using data, applying research methods, and applying ethics |
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(S8) Self-management; readiness to accept responsibility (i.e. leadership), flexibility, resilience, self-starting, initiative, integrity, willingness to take risks, appropriate assertiveness, time management, and readiness to improve own performance based on feedback/reflective learning |
Syllabus |
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Topics covered will typically include: The module will make extensive use of Canvas (providing most required readings, the reading list, supplementary material). |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Workshop (whole cohort) Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial (small group) Teaching Method 3 - Screening |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
11 |
22 8 |
41 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
60 mins X 1 totaling 11
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60 mins X 2 totaling 22
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Private Study | 259 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 300 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Open-Book Exam (Extended)/Take-Home Paper Not scheduled by SAS, 48 hours duration, re-sit opportunity, anonymous | 1300-1500 words | 40 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Formative assessment (plan/outline/tentative bibliography for coursework 2), week 7 | 700-750 words | 0 | ||||
Coursework 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): week 9 | 700-800 words | 10 | ||||
Coursework 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): week 10 | 3200-3500 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. |