EKIA5180 Introduction to Sociolinguistics (5 op)

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Opinnon taso:
Aineopinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Kieli- ja viestintätieteiden laitos
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Avainteksti

The social life of language; the diverse meanings of public signs, the link between language and things like gender and ethnicity, and attitudes toward language

Kuvaus

This course focuses on the relationship between language and society. The connection between social identity and language use will be examined. Main topics include language variation,social semiotics, gender, and language attitudes.

Osaamistavoitteet

After this course, students will be able to:

  • define and apply key terminology in the field of sociolinguistics
  • explain the effect of social factors on language use, with varieties of English in focus
  • describe major strands of research in sociolinguistics
  • identify usable data and ways of conducting research on language
  • apply the concepts learnt in data analysis
  • In this course the student will also develop their skills in:
  • group work
  • designing and conducting an original research project including fieldwork
  • (classroom option):
  • giving a research presentation (and asking questions of others)

Esitietojen kuvaus

Basic Studies.

Suositellut esitiedot

Oppimateriaalit

A list of literature on Moodle.

Suoritustavat

Tapa 1

Kuvaus:
Classroom contact course. Includes an independent small-scale project where students collect their own primary research data.
Arviointiperusteet:
Min. 80 % attendance. Project work, presentations and written coursework are assessed based on knowledge & understanding of research, critical reading & comparison, structure of argument and focus of analysis, and writing and structure.
Valitaan kaikki merkityt osat

Tapa 2

Kuvaus:
Self-study package. Includes an independent small-scale project where students collect their own primary research data.
Arviointiperusteet:
Project work, presentations and written coursework are assessed based on knowledge & understanding of research, critical reading & comparison, structure of argument and focus of analysis, and writing and structure.
Valitaan kaikki merkityt osat
Suoritustapojen osat
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Osallistuminen opetukseen (5 op)

Tyyppi:
Osallistuminen opetukseen
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti

Opetus

x

Itsenäinen työskentely (5 op)

Tyyppi:
Itsenäinen työskentely
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti

Opetus