Interaction and Discourse

Module code: LIN5204

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM2

Contact: Dr Matthew Gardner
Prerequisite: Before taking this module you must take LIN4208

Language is central to spoken and written interaction. In this module, students will learn about the major theoretical frameworks that have been developed to analyze how spoken interaction is structured, how different kinds of texts communicate social and pragmatic meaning, and the ways in which larger social and cultural structures are reflected in patterns of language use. The module will introduce students to such frameworks as Politeness and Interpersonal Pragmatics, Conversation Analysis, Narrative Analysis, and (Critical) Discourse Analysis. Students will have the opportunity to conduct qualitative analyses on a variety of different spoken and written texts, and will develop the basic skills necessary for future research in qualitative sociolinguistics.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 100.0% Coursework
Level: 5