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Course syllabus - English 3, Social and Regional Variation

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

ENA306

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.

    • Ratified date: 2020-08-02
    • Latest update: 2020-09-07

    Books

    Coates, Jennifer

    Women, men and language : a sociolinguistic account of gender differences in language

    3. ed. : Harlow : Longman, 2004 - 245 p.

    ISBN: 0-582-77186-2 (pbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 9412334

    URL: Bibliotekets e-bok/Library e-book

    Coates, Jennifer

    Women, men and language : a sociolinguistic account of gender differences in language

    Third Edition, Reissued. : Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, [2016] - xiv, 245 pages

    ISBN: 9781138948778 LIBRIS-ID: 19082389

    URL: Bibliotekets e-bok / Library e-book

    [Note: This is essentially the same book as Coates 2004 and you can use either of the two editions, whichever you get access to.]

    Coulmas, Florian

    Sociolinguistics : the study of speakers' choices

    2. edition : Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013 - 307 s.

    ISBN: 9781107675568 (pbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 14213728

    Melchers, Gunnel; Shaw, Philip; Sundkvist, Peter

    World Englishes

    Third edition : Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2019 - viii, 246 pages

    ISBN: 9781138487666 LIBRIS-ID: hsc140t4fx6qv7b1

    ISBN: 9781138487659

    Other Materials

    Additional reading in the form of articles will be specified in the course guidelines to be published around the start of the course.

    • Ratified date: 2018-08-08
    • Latest update: 2018-08-08

    Books

    Melchers, Gunnel; Shaw, Philip

    World Englishes

    2nd ed. : London : Hodder Education, 2011 - viii, 254 s.

    ISBN: 1444135376 LIBRIS-ID: 12096465

    URL: Bibliotekets e-bok/Library e-book

    Coulmas, Florian

    Sociolinguistics : the study of speakers' choices

    2. edition : Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013 - 307 s.

    ISBN: 9781107675568 (pbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 14213728

    Coates, Jennifer

    Women, men and language : a sociolinguistic account of gender differences in language

    3. ed. : Harlow : Longman, 2004 - 245 p.

    ISBN: 0-582-77186-2 (pbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 9412334

    URL: Bibliotekets e-bok/Library e-book

    Coates, Jennifer

    Women, men and language : a sociolinguistic account of gender differences in language

    Third Edition, Reissued. : Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, [2016] - xiv, 245 pages

    ISBN: 9781138948778 LIBRIS-ID: 19082389

    URL: Bibliotekets e-bok / Library e-book

    [Note: This is essentially the same book as Coates 2004 and you can use either of the two editions, whichever you get access to.]

    Other Materials

    Additional reading in the form of articles will be specified in the course guidelines to be published around the start of the course.

    Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,

    • Ratified date: 2016-06-27
    • Latest update: 2016-06-27

    Books

    Melchers, Gunnel; Shaw, Philip

    World Englishes

    2nd ed. : London : Hodder Education, 2011 - viii, 254 s.

    ISBN: 1444135376 LIBRIS-ID: 12096465

    URL: Bibliotekets e-bok/Library e-book

    Coates, Jennifer

    Women, men and language : a sociolinguistic account of gender differences in language

    3. ed. : Harlow : Longman, 2004 - 245 p.

    ISBN: 0-582-77186-2 (pbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 9412334

    URL: Bibliotekets e-bok/Library e-book

    Coulmas, Florian

    Sociolinguistics : the study of speakers' choices

    2. edition : Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013 - 307 s.

    ISBN: 9781107675568 (pbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 14213728

    Coates, Jennifer

    Women, men and language : a sociolinguistic account of gender differences in language

    Third Edition, Reissued. : Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, [2016] - xiv, 245 pages

    ISBN: 9781138948778 LIBRIS-ID: 19082389

    URL: Bibliotekets e-bok / Library e-book

    [Note: This is essentially the same book as Coates 2004 and you can use either of the two editions, whichever you get access to.]

    Other Materials

    Additional reading in the form of articles will be specified in the course guidelines to be published around the start of the course.

    Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,

    • Ratified date: 2015-07-07
    • Latest update: 2015-07-07

    Books

    Melchers, Gunnel; Shaw, Philip

    World Englishes

    2nd ed. : London : Hodder Education, 2011 - viii, 254 s.

    ISBN: 1444135376 LIBRIS-ID: 12096465

    URL: Bibliotekets e-bok/Library e-book

    Coates, Jennifer

    Women, men and language : a sociolinguistic account of gender differences in language

    3. ed. : Harlow : Longman, 2004 - 245 p.

    ISBN: 0-582-77186-2 (pbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 9412334

    URL: Bibliotekets e-bok/Library e-book

    Coulmas, Florian

    Sociolinguistics : the study of speakers' choices

    2. edition : Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013 - 307 s.

    ISBN: 9781107675568 (pbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 14213728

    Other Materials

    Additional reading in the form of articles will be specified in the course guidelines to be published around the start of the course.

    Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,

    • Ratified date: 2013-07-17
    • Latest update: 2013-07-17

    Books

    Melchers, Gunnel; Shaw, Philip

    World Englishes

    2nd ed. : London : Hodder Education, 2011 - viii, 254 s.

    ISBN: 1444135376 LIBRIS-ID: 12096465

    URL: Bibliotekets e-bok/Library e-book

    Coulmas, Florian

    Sociolinguistics : the study of speakers' choices

    New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005 - xiii, 263 s.

    ISBN: 978-0-521-54393-4 (pb : alk. paper) LIBRIS-ID: 9580092

    Coates, Jennifer

    Women, men and language : a sociolinguistic account of gender differences in language

    3. ed. : Harlow : Longman, 2004 - 245 p.

    ISBN: 0-582-77186-2 (pbk.) LIBRIS-ID: 9412334

    URL: Bibliotekets e-bok/Library e-book

    Other Materials

    Additional reading in the form of articles will be specified in the course guidelines to be published around the start of the course.

    Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,

Objectives

The objective of the course is to build upon previously acquired linguistic knowledge and to provide an overview over the field of social and regional variation, with a special focus on English.
 

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
 
- define and apply key concepts regarding social and regional variation
- reflect upon the use of English among various geographical and social groups
- identify the traits that characterize varieties of English
- describe how research is done in the area and carry out limited linguistic investigations independently
- analyze spoken and written language samples with regard to social and regional variation
 

Course content

- English in different parts of the world
- Variation in language use between different genders, social classes and groups, with a focus on English
 

Tuition

The teaching and learning activities comprise seminars, tutorials, assignments and presentations, including some ICT components. Participation in all scheduled teaching activities is mandatory.
The course can also be offered as distance education via a web-based learning platform. Even in this 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

Spoken and written assignments (INL1), 2.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
Preparation for and active participation in course activities (SEM1), 2.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).
Home exam (TEN1), 2.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).

All forms of examination require students to express themselves in correct and idiomatic English.

For the grade Pass with Distinction on the course as a whole, students must reach this grade on course components equivalent to 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.