LANG 4333AED
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DISCOURSE ANALYSIS |
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Course Coordinator:
Joyce Cheung, MA (PolyU)
Course Developer:
Dr Michael Courtney
Advisory Prerequisite(s)
ENGL 2202AED The Structure of Modern English I
ENGL 2203AED The Structure of Modern English II
Aims
LANG 4333AED Discourse Analysis aims to introduce students to the discipline of discourse analysis, as well as the basic concepts and theories in the field, helping them develop a practical and principled approach to the analysis of discourse. Upon completing this course, students should be able to outline the main theoretical developments in discourse analysis, develop an awareness of the features of different texts and interactions, and apply the basic concepts in the analysis of discourse.
Contents
LANG 4333AED Discourse Analysis will equip students with the major concepts, approaches and tools used in discourse analysis. There are five study units: Introduction to discourse analysis, Discourse grammar, Discourse and conversation, Discourse and genre, and Recent approaches to discourse. Each unit will include short activities and self-tests to help students develop their analytical skills.
Learning support
Students can attend face-to-face tutorials and are supported by a dedicated tutor who will provide feedback on issues arising from the course content and assignments. There is also a day school that provides students with a two-hour supplementary lecture on a topic related to the course content to enrich their study. The tutorials and day school, however, are optional.
Assessment
The course has two formal modes of student assessment: three assignments and a final examination. The best two out of the three assignments will count toward the continuous assessment component of the course and will contribute 50% of the total course mark. The other 50% is based on the final examination, which will be held at the end of the course to assess students’ understanding of the topics covered. Performance will be measured against the intended learning outcomes.
Online requirement
Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).
Set book(s)
There are no set textbooks for the course. Teaching materials will be taken from selected texts.
