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Course syllabus - English 3, Discourse Analysis
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
ENA305
Valid from
Autumn semester 2013
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G2F (First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
English
School
School of Education, Culture and Communication
Ratified
2013-02-01
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Discourse analysis
2. ed. : Oxford : Blackwell, 2008 - xvii, 311 p.
ISBN: 1405144270 (pbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 10444216
Discourse analysis : a resource book for students
Abingdon : Routledge, 2012. - xvii, 229 s.
ISBN: 0415610001 (pbk) LIBRIS-ID: 13535055
Other Materials
Additional reading in the form of handouts may be assigned.
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Objectives
The objective of the course is to offer a survey of linguistic discourse analysis in general and a more in-depth introduction to at least two specialised areas of the subject. The course offers students the opportunity to apply discourse analysis to different types of texts.
Learning outcomes
After having completed the course, students are expected to be able to:
- identify common methods in linguistic discourse analysis and describe the way in which they are applied
- describe key concepts in discourse analysis and apply the methods of discourse analysis to oral and written texts of different kinds and different genres
- describe the scientific procedure of discourse analysis and the way in which this approach informs the field of knowledge
Course content
- overview over linguistic discourse analysis
- specialisation in at least two areas of discourse analysis
- textual analysis
Tuition
Teaching on the course consists of seminars, tutorials, assignments and presentations, including some ICT components. Participation in all scheduled teaching is mandatory. The course or parts of the course can also be offered as distance education via a web-based learning platform. Even in the latter case, mandatory meetings may occur.
Specific requirements
English 1, 30 credits, and English 2, 30 credits (of which at least 22.5 credits passed at the start of the course), or the equivalent.
Examination
INL1, 2.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Oral and written assignmens.
SEM1, 2.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Seminar. Preparation for and active participation in course activities.
TEN1, 2.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG), Written exam.
All forms of examination require students to express themselves in correct and idiomatic English.
For the grade Pass with Distinction, students must reach this grade on at least 5 credits.
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course cannot be included in a degree together with English 3.