Discourse Studies: Theories and Methods
2023/2024
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises a relevant coursework and an individual exam portfolio.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
The student must attain
Knowledge and understanding of:
- relevant discourse analytical methods for understanding relations between language use and social and political phenomena
- theories of language and language use vis-à-vis social and political power and communications.
Skills
The student must attain
Skills in:
- analyzing and understanding spoken and written communication in social and political context as well as in organizations and the media
- analyzing and understanding the social and cultural varieties of the English language.
Competences
The student must attain
Competencies in:
- working with relevant theories and methods for analyzing issues pertaining to language, politics and society
- communicating about issues in discourse studies in a clear written English.
Type of instruction
Please see § 17 in the curriculum.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Discourse Studies: Theories and Methods |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination is an individual 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 portfolio 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 |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Diskursstudier: teorier og metoder |
| Module code | BALISE2007 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Education owner | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and International Studies, English |
| Study Board | Study Board of International and Cross‐Cultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Learning |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
