Course EN3072

English: Discourse Analysis

7.5 Credits

Second Cycle

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

critically analyze the use and functions of discourse (spoken and written texts) in English, using appropriate terminology
discuss different ways in which contextual factors may affect the discourse and generalize about how typical forms of speech and writing differ based on context
account for the typical features of spoken interaction and interpret utterances by referring to principles of conversation
identify what the characteristic features are of specific types of text, applying knowledge about genre and taking into consideration the social context in which the text is used
carry out a delimited research project on a sample of authentic discourse in English and present it orally and in writing, showing a high level of communicative competence.

Starts and ends:

week 46, 2024 - week 3, 2025

Study Rate:

50%

Location:

Flexible (Falun)

Time of Day:

Day

Teaching form:

Distance

Language:

English

90 credits in English, of which 30 credits in English at First cycle level 2, including the course English: Bachelor Degree Thesis in Linguistics, 15 credits, or equivalent knowledge

Higher education credits (30-285 credits)

Application Code:

HDA-H3JUP

Main field of study:

Online Education

Compulsory meetings:: 0 physical
: 8 online
Computer Skills:: Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Plug in peripherals to your computer, install programmes and adapt installations for your computer.
Computer Capacity:: Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than two years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 2 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).
Means of Education:: Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course, as are web-based meetings using sound and image. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online. Use more advanced programmes – for example, simulation programmes.

Tuition Fee

EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.

Open for late application

Literature List

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