Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58
The course explores a variety of
professional communities of practice from the point of view of language use.
Topics discussed include:
Students will apply a variety of
linguistic methods to reveal the relationship between language, communicative
practice and professional activities, in order to increase their understanding
of language and enhancing professional practice.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Language and Law
Language and Law Enforcement
Language and Health Care
Doctor-Patient Interaction
Talking Therapies
Organisational Communication
Talk and Organisational Interaction
Structure of Organisational Communications
Persuasive Discourse (Advertising, etc).
Students will apply a variety of linguistic methods to reveal the relationship between language, communicative practice and professional activities, in order to increase their understanding of language and enhancing professional practice. Where possible instructions from Law, Medical Science and other areas will discuss language in their field.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
There are no assessments for this course.
There are no assessments for this course.
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