Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27
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 | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | 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.
1st Attempt: 2 linguistic analyses (40% each), seminar assessment (20%).
Resit: 1 two-hour examination.
There are no assessments for this course.
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