Undergraduate Course: English: Language, Society, Culture (LASC10003)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Language Sciences |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Topics in non-variationist English sociolinguistics |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
English Language 2 (LASC08002)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should have at least 3 Linguistics/Language Sciences courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will:
(a) have a basic grasp of non-quantitative sociolinguistic issues as they relate to English
(b) have developed their knowledge of relevant sociolinguistic terminology
(c) have come to an understanding of the relationship between language and culture
(d) have an understanding of the application of the above to English in a range of social contexts
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Assessment Information
| The course will be assessed by 2 essays of 2,000 words each, worth 50% each. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Graeme Trousdale
Tel: (0131 6)50 3599
Email: Graeme.Trousdale@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Stephanie Fong
Tel:
Email: S.Fong@ed.ac.uk |
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