Discourse Studies: Theories and Methods
2018/2019
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises a relevant coursework and an exam portfolio.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- pragmatic, sociolinguistic, conversation analytical and discourse analytical methods as regards the English language
discourse analytic methods and theories as regards the English language.
Skills
- analyzing and understanding spoken and written communication in everyday use and in organizations and the media
- analyzing and understanding the social and cultural varieties of the English language.
Competences
- working with relevant theories and methods for analyzing complex discursive issues pertaining to the English language
communicating ideas, arguments and research results concerning complex discursive issues within the English language in a well-argued and articulate academic spoken and written language.
Extent and expected workload
5 ECTS
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Discourse Studies: Theories and Methods |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination is an exam portfolio; the content of the portfolio
must demonstrate that the student has achieved the above-mentioned
learning objectives that the student has achieved the
above-mentioned learning objectives and has participated actively
in course activities. The requirements for the contents of the
portfolio will be determined by the course instructor at the start
of the semester.
The assignment paper will be evaluated by the examiner. Any re-examinations will be held in accordance with the above guidelines on the basis of a revised exam portfolio. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Diskursstudier: teorier og metoder |
| Module code | BALISE20187 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Language and International Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Global Studies |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
