Language and linguistics today: Discourse studies 2510-f1ENG2S-LLT-DS

Introduction(learning outcomes, course contents, methods and evaluation criteria, code of conduct) (2h)
Key terminology and concepts in (critical) discourse analysis (4h)
Main approaches to the analysis of discourse in critical discourse studies (6h)
How to prepare a project? How to prepare a presentation? How to deliver a paper? (2h)
Students’ presentations: case studies + follow-up discussion (12h)
Individual feedback (4h)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

1. The graduate has advanced knowledge about methods of (critical) discourse analysis and linguistic strategies used to analyze texts. K_ W03; K_W01 2. The graduate knows in detail theoretical and methodological assumptions of various approaches in discourse analysis. K_W03

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: The graduate is able to read and comprehend advanced linguistic texts in the field of (critical) discourse analysis (K_U02). U2: The graduate is able to critically analyse and interpret various texts applying linguistic strategies, use specialist terminology and justify the selected methodology in the field of discourse analysis (K_U10). U3: The graduate displays advanced argumentation skills, is able to draw conclusions and prepare synthetic summaries based on the scholars' opinions and the analysis of texts (K_U13). U5: The graduate is able to recognise and analyse critically various genres of texts, such as television programmes or newspaper articles (K_U20).

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: The graduate is able to work and assume various roles in a team during discussions and presentations. (K_K02).

Observation/demonstration teaching methods

- display

Expository teaching methods

- participatory lecture
- description

Exploratory teaching methods

- seminar
- laboratory
- project work
- case study

Online teaching methods

- exchange and discussion methods
- content-presentation-oriented methods
- methods developing reflexive thinking
- cooperation-based methods

Type of course

elective course

Course coordinators

Agnieszka Sowińska

Assessment criteria

Assessment of classroom of Moodle assignments and classroom activity.
Assessment methods:
Presentation - W1, U-6, K1
Active participation in discussions - W1, U1, U2, U3, U5, K1
Assessment criteria:
The final mark consists of the assessment of:
the presentation (60% of the final grade)
participation in discussion and classroom activities (40% of the final grade)

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

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