Stylistics of English

LELA21512 Stylistics of English 20 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 2 Richard Zimmermann Unit coordinator Linguistics & English Language 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 This course introduces students to the analysis of the different registers of the English language and their internal linguistic variation. The course aims at providing an understanding of the concepts of register, genre, and style, as well as a practical ability in analysing texts using computational and statistical methods. The main topic of the course is the analysis of register and how language varies according to use. The course also introduces the students to the application of a multidimensional analysis to the exploration of register differences between text types. In addition, the course focuses on the linguistic variation in English dependent on the characteristics of its author, thus exploring how style varies by social groups and across individuals.This course is strongly recommended for LELA31632 Forensic Linguistics. This course introduces students to the analysis of the different registers of the English language and their internal linguistic variation. The course aims at providing an understanding of the concepts of register, genre, and style, as well as a practical ability in analysing texts using computational and statistical methods. The main topic of the course is the analysis of register and how language varies according to use. The course also introduces the students to the application of a multidimensional analysis to the exploration of register differences between text types. In addition, the course focuses on the linguistic variation in English dependent on the characteristics of its author, thus exploring how style varies by social groups and across individuals.This course is strongly recommended for LELA31632 Forensic Linguistics. The principal aims of the course unit are as follows:<ul><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">To understand the notion of register, genre, and style</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">To understand how English texts vary linguistically for register and style</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">To know the most important advances in register analysis</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">To learn to apply linguistic techniques to describe the register of a text</li></ul> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Have an in-depth understanding of the concepts of register, genre, and style</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Have an understanding of the basic methodologies for register analysis</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Have a thorough understanding of the linguistic characteristics of the most common registers of the English language</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Know the main theoretical notions on sociolinguistic variation in style</li></ul> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Critically evaluate the literature regarding register analysis </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Be able to describe the extra-linguistic context of a text</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Be able to describe the linguistic features of a text in relation to its context</li></ul> <ul><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Apply qualitative and computational linguistic methods to identify linguistic variation</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Be able to use computational methods to apply a multidimensional analysis</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Be able to apply the essential statistics for the comparison of registers</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Be able to collaborate effectively to produce written reports.</li></ul> Develop analytical skills<ul><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Develop verbal and written communication skills</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Be able to apply descriptive linguistic techniques to analyse real world texts</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Develop the ability to use computational and statistical methods</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;">Develop team-working skills.</li></ul> Analytical skills Students will develop analytical skills at high level, especially in the field of the analysis of natural language. Research Through the application of computational and statistical techniques, students will be equipped with useful knowledge that can be applied to data mining of English texts. Written communication Finally, students will benefit from enhanced spoken and written communication skills, in particular in relation to the expression of precise and concise analytical conclusions. Other Students will also develop detailed knowledge of the registers of the English language, thus allowing them to critically assess texts for their appropriateness given a particular communicative situation. The teaching for the course will include lectures and computer lab sessions. Lectures and supporting materials will be made available on Canvas. 0 Other 100% <figure class="table"><table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Assessment Task</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top:1px solid black;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Formative or Summative</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top:1px solid black;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Weighting</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left:1px solid black;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Coursework Proposal</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Formative</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">0%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left:1px solid black;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Mock Exam</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Formative</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">0%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left:1px solid black;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Groupwork - An assignment reporting on a register analysis</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Summative</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">70%</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left:1px solid black;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Final Exam</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Summative</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">30%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>  <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:662px;" width="662"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:321px;"> Feedback method</td> <td style="width:340px;"> Formative or Summative</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:321px;"> Written feedback on proposal</td> <td style="width:340px;"> Formative</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:321px;"> Mock exam feedback</td> <td style="width:340px;"> Formative</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:321px;height:7px;"> Written feedback on coursework/exam</td> <td style="width:340px;height:7px;"> Summative</td> </tr> </tbody></table>  BA(Hons) English Language BA (Hons) English Language Second Year Optional BA(Hons) Linguistics BA (Hons) Linguistics Second Year Optional Y Biber, D. 1988. 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