This subject explores the main areas of grammar and discourse, including morphology, syntax, discourse analysis, and pragmatics, from an applied linguistics perspective. Throughout the subject, material is drawn from different spoken and written varieties of English, including various regional and social varieties as well as Standard English. Through seminars and practical application students gain a systematic understanding of the major features of English grammar and discourse and develop their skills in transcribing spoken English and using techniques of linguistic analysis in the study of English.
demonstrate a firm understanding of the major elements of English grammar and discourse;
transcribe spoken English texts;
identify and describe the main grammatical and discourse features in spoken and written English texts using appropriate terminology and techniques of linguistic analysis;
show an awareness of a range of issues in the study of grammar and discourse in applied linguistics.
Regular practical assignments (totalling 2500 words) 50% (due throughout the semester) and a text analysis paper (2500 words) 50% (due during the examination period).
develop their skills in thinking creatively and in theoretical terms through forming judgements and arguments from data and by critical analysis;
develop their skills in communicating knowledge intelligibly and economically.