Topics in Linguistics I (ELCS0042)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: School of European Languages, Culture and Society
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Available to Affiliates subject to space.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module focuses on sociolinguistics 鈥� the study of language in society. Language is not only a system, with structures, patterns and 鈥榬ules鈥�, it is also a tool for communication. It is through language that we define ourselves and others, signal our identities and membership of particular communities. The language we use can reveal much about where we were born and live, our age, gender, ethnic identity, level of education and socio-economic status. Sociolinguistics provides a 鈥榯oolkit鈥� with which we can understand the complex relationship between language and society: in the module we will explore both the theoretical and the practical aspects of language use. We will examine examples and case studies of language in a social context, drawing on a sociolinguistic approaches, categories and terminology.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

The methods of assessment for affiliate students may be different to those indicated above. Please contact the department for more information.

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 59
Module leader: Dr Geraldine Horan
Who to contact for more information: g.horan@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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