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We perceive language as an integrated whole, but in fact it exists on many levels. This course investigates these layers of structure through examination of speech sounds, word formation, and sentence construction. We will consider the theory behind these areas of phonology, morphology, and syntax, looking at how they function independently and interact. Students will gain skills to undertake analysis of language structure and think critically about structural elements fundamental to English.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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In this course we will investigate layers of language structure through examination of speech sounds, word formation, and sentence construction. Students will be introduced to the theory behind these areas of phonology, morphology, and syntax, looking at how they function independently and interact. We will examine language structure using data based on actual language from Standard and Non-Standard varieties of English. Students will gain skills to undertake analysis of language structure and think critically about structural elements fundamental to English.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36 | Feedback Weeks | 39 | |
| Feedback |
Students will be provided with a comment through the Blackboard platform, as well as oral feedback from the tutor throughout the course if desired. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Be able to undertake analysis of phenomena in English morphology. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Be able to undertake analysis of phenomena in English syntax. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Be able to undertake analysis of phenomena in English phonology. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Have an understanding of English phonology, morphology, and syntax, and the interfaces between these aspects of language structure. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 36 | Feedback Weeks | 39 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided by tutors in written form through the online coursework submission platform Turnitin. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Be able to undertake analysis of phenomena in English syntax. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 30 | Feedback Weeks | 33 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided by tutors in written form through the online coursework submission platform Turnitin. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Be able to undertake analysis of phenomena in English phonology. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 33 | Feedback Weeks | 36 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided by tutors in written form through the online coursework submission platform Turnitin. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Be able to undertake analysis of phenomena in English morphology. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Feedback: Students will be provided with comments from tutor. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Have an understanding of English phonology, morphology, and syntax, and the interfaces between these aspects of language structure. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Be able to undertake analysis of phenomena in English phonology. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Be able to undertake analysis of phenomena in English morphology. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Be able to undertake analysis of phenomena in English syntax. |
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