304160 (v.2) Language in Use 300

Area:

Department of Languages and Intercultural Education

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

304159 (v.2) Language in Use 200

Syllabus:

The linguistic characteristics of different texts and text types (both oral and written) according to function and genre. Examination of what it is that makes texts meaningful and coherent to users in terms of style, register, vocabulary, phonology and syntax. An overview of schema theory, speech act theory and discourse analysis.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - An overview of the theoretical underpinnings of discourse analysis and semantics. Identified differences in the structure and function of a range of oral and written texts. Analysed in some depth the linguistic characteristics of a range of oral and written texts. Demonstrated a capacity to analyse theories relating to the field.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Halliday, M.A.K. and Hasan, R. (1976), Cohesion in English. London, Longman. Yule, G. (1996), Pragmatics. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Johnstone, B. (2002), Discourse Analysis. Oxford, Blackwell.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Extended essay 50%, Participation 5%, Portfolio 15%, Presentation 12.5%, Test 10%, Text analysis 7.5%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y