Module Details

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Title An Introduction to Critical Discourse Analysis
Code SOCI517
Coordinator Dr AW Kirton
Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
A.W.Kirton@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 5

Aims

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

(LO1) An understanding of ideas and concerns underpinning Critical Discourse Analysis

(LO2) An ability to conduct Critical Discourse Analaytic work

(LO3) A critical understanding of the place of discourse in society

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

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

(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S4) Information skills - Critical reading


Syllabus

 

What is 'Discourse'?

An Introduction to Discourse Studies and Analysis

Thinking Critically about Discourse

Critical Discourse Analysis in Practice


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures are designed to introduce studetns to the underpinning principles and ideas of CDA, relevant methods and techniques for CDA, and exmaples of CDA in practice.
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Seminars will provide an opportunity to discuss the content introduced in Lectures, assigned reading, and plans for assessed work.
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method 3 - Practical
Description: The practical session will involve guided/supervised completion of a short analytic task
Attendance Recorded: No


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   4

        4
Timetable (if known)   120 mins X 1 totaling 4
 
         
Private Study 46
TOTAL HOURS 50

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
Oral presentation of independently completed analysis There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (W    100       

Recommended Texts

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