Module Details

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Title Language and Globalization
Code ENGL430
Coordinator Dr S Gao
English
Shuang.Gao@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 30

Aims

Students learn to appreciate the often unexpected and complex ways language and communication are involved in the globalization process. Sociolinguistic concepts are used in creative ways to achieve innovative understandings of varied social phenomena under globalization.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will develop a critical understanding of the impact of globalization on language and communication.

(LO2) Students will be able to discuss insightfully some of the ways to examine language and globalization.

(LO3) Students will be able to examine and explain in innovative ways the use and functionality of language in global contexts.

(LO4) Students will critically reflect on new forms of power and social relations in globalization.

(S1) Problem solving skills.

(S2) Teamwork.

(S3) Communication skills.

(S4) International awareness.

(S5) Critical thinking.


Syllabus

 

Topics might include educational migration, language and tourism, linguistic citizenship, linguistic minority communities, transnational neighbourhoods.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

1 x synchronous, small-group session of 1 hour (synchronous)

2 x whole-cohort sessions of 1 hour (synchronous or asynchronous, as can be accommodated)


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           12

24

36
Timetable (if known)           60 mins X 2 totaling 24
 
 
Private Study 264
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Take-home exam There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Semester 1.    40       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Semester 1.    60       

Recommended Texts

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