English linguistics LM - PARTE I (2013/2014)

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Course code
4S02903
Name of lecturer
Valentina Adami
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Academic sector
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Language of instruction
English
Location
VERONA
Period
I semestrino A dal Sep 30, 2013 al Nov 16, 2013.
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Lesson timetable

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide students with the critical tools necessary for analyzing texts according to the perspective of CDA. The course will be organized as follows: introduction to the history of English and the varieties of contemporary English; excursus on different research methods in linguistics; focus on CDA; practical exercises. The course will be held in English.

Syllabus

STORIA DELLA LINGUA, VARIETIES OF ENGLISH
D. McIntyre, sections A, B and C of: History of English, Routledge, 2009.
D. Graddol et al, eds., Changing English, Routledge, 2007.
J. Jenkins, World Englishes, Routledge, 2009.
D. Crystal, English as a Global Language, Cambridge University Press, 2003.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam, including both theory questions and practical exercises. Students who attend regularly will be allowed to substitute part of the exam with an oral presentation in class.

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