Modern Languages and Cultures |
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 | MULTILINGUAL LIVERPOOL: READING THE CITY | ||
Code | MODL234 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor RJ Blackwood Modern Languages and Cultures Robert.Blackwood@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Co-requisite modules: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
6 |
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10 |
22 | |||
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Private Study | 128 | ||||||
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 |
Notes |
Essay Standard UoL penalties will apply This will be marked anonymously There will be a resit opportunity | -2000 words | 70 | ||||
Group poster. Standard UoL penalties will apply. This work will not be marked anonymously. | -1000 words | 30 |
Aims |
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To introduce students to core theoretical topics in sociolinguistics; To encourage critical awareness of multilingualism and language practices; To apply decoding approaches to texts publicly available in Liverpool. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Read critically public texts, both in English and in the target language. |
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(LO2) Decode signs into the target language, bearing in mind the principles of semiotics, audience, design and other linguistic landscape theories. |
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(LO3) Develop an understanding of multilingualism. |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - oral |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (including referencing skills) |
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(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S5) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning |
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(S6) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Teaching Method 3 - Field Work |
Syllabus |
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Topics covered: Understanding space; Introduction to semiotics; Language and identity; Questions of authenticity; The multilingual city; Translation of public texts. |
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. |