To familiarise students with the structural aspects of language . To raise student awareness of the nature of specific structures, (eg words,sounds) and their contribution to the constitution of the English language.  To enable students to analyse real language data drawing upon relevant theoretical concepts.

(LO1) Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts in language study

(LO2) Be able to discuss some of the main ways in which the academic study of language is conducted

(LO3) Have a clear understanding of the relationship between the structural aspects of English

(LO4) Demonstratethe ability to apply relevant theoretical concepts to real language data

(S1) Problem-solving skills: formulating problems (factual, empirical, theoretical) in precise terms, identifying key issues, and developing the confidence to address challenging problems using a variety of different approaches

(S2) Investigative skills: searching out and synthesising information stored on paper, electronically or visually and developing skills of independent investigation, interacting with colleagues

(S3) Communication/ verbal: developing the ability to listen carefully, to present complex information in a clear, concise and sophisticated manner

(S4) Thinking/ intellectual skills: developing the ability to interpret and present data, critically address complex ideas, construct logical arguments, and use technical language correctly

(S5) Personal Organisation skills: developing the ability to undertake self-directed study and learning, manage their time efficiently, and to plan, design and accomplish a significant piece of research or an inquiry, either independently or as a member of a team

(S6) Self – development skills: developing the ability to work independently, to use their initiative, to organise their time properly and to interact constructively with others

(S7) Information Technology: developing the ability to use their computing and IT skills to help find, store and interpret information, to produce electronic documents and to use appropriate software confidently

Topics covered will typically include:
Introduction: studying the English Language,
Sounds of English,
Sound patterns of English,
Connected speech,
Word Classes,
Word meanings and use,
Verb Phrases,
Noun Phrases,
Sentences and sentence types,
Clauses and clause elements, and
Describing the English Language: Overview/ Revision.

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Lectures are used to survey general approaches to linguistic analysis or to consider some aspect of the field of English language in detail.

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Tutorials are typically oriented towards group (critical) discussion and analytical tasks as a basis for exploring the issues raised in the lectures.