Module Details |
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Title | Critical Discourse Analysis | ||
Code | SOCI517 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr AW Kirton Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology A.W.Kirton@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 5 |
Aims |
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1.To introduce students to Critical understandings of discourse and its place in society 2.To introduce students to the practice of Critical Discourse Analysis 3.To enable student's development of Critical Discourse Analytic skills and competences |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) An understanding of ideas and concerns underpinning Critical Discourse Analysis |
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(LO2) An ability to conduct Critical Discourse Analaytic work |
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(LO3) A critical understanding of the place of discourse in society |
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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 - visual |
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(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S4) Information skills - Critical reading |
Syllabus |
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What is 'Discourse'? An Introduction to Discourse Studies and Analysis Thinking Critically about Discourse Critical Discourse Analysis in Practice |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Hybrid - asynchronous pre-recorded material; 1x 2hour synchronous workshop and discussion which may be face-to-face or online depending on the safety context. Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Teaching Method 3 - Practical |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
16 |
16 | |||||
Timetable (if known) |
480 mins X 1 totaling 16
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Private Study | 34 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 50 |
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 |
1,500 word written assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | -1500 words | 100 |
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. |