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 THE SOCIOLINGUISTICS OF CONTEMPORARY SPAIN
Code HISP329
Coordinator Dr N Bermingham
Languages, Cultures and Film
N.Bermingham@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 6 FHEQ Second 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   22

         22
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 128
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
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
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    50       
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    50       

Aims

To deepen students’ understanding of core theoretical concepts in sociolinguistics;

To explore the particularities of the sociolinguistic context of Spain; To introduce students to sociolinguistic research methodologies;

To enable students to manipulate and apply SL theory and practice.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To understand key topics in sociolinguistics

(LO2) To read and critique academic texts such as journal articles, book chapters etc.

(LO3) To formulate arguments based on academic literature

(LO4) To develop academic writing style

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S5) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning

(S6) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

(S7) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice

Teaching and Learning Strategies

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Seminars:
These will provide an introduction to key topics and also will allow students to present their own ideas, making reference to the reading material that will be suggested each week. Seminars will include an element of formative assessment, and students will be expected to deliver short group presentations on a previously agreed week.

Syllabus
 

Topics covered during the module may include:

Introduction to Sociolinguistics;

The origins of Spanish;

Language ideologies;

Language policy;

Language and gender;

Language and education;

Regional and social variation in Spain;

Case study: The Basque Country;

Case study: Catalonia;

Case study: Galicia.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.