Course syllabus

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SEMESTER 2, 2018

15 points

 
Course Convenor and Lecturer: Louisa Buckingham

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Course delivery format:

Weekly 2-hour lecture/ workshop

(Timetable and room details can be viewed on Student Services Online)

Summary of Course Description:              

This course develops an understanding of how language works at text and discourse level. Students analyse spoken and written texts using simple computer-based or web-based tools in order to reveal lexical, grammatical and discourse patterns in text data. They consider how the insights gained from analysis can be used for language teaching and language learning purposes. 

 Course outcomes:

A student who successfully completes this course will have the opportunity to:

  • use specific tools to analyse texts
  • create a small corpus to analyse language
  • demonstrate an understanding of the principles behind using technology to explore language use
  • create language learning exercises which draw on corpus data

 Assessment Summary:

Two practical (take-home) assignments worth 40% each, due in weeks 6 and 10

20% final test in week 12

 

Prescribed Texts:

No prescribed text. Reading texts (book chapters or articles) will be provided on Canvas.

 

 Workload and deadlines for submission of coursework:           

The University of Auckland's expectation is that students spend 10 hours per week on a 15-point course, including time in class and personal study. Students should manage their academic workload and other commitments accordingly. Deadlines for coursework are set by course convenors and will be advertised in course material. You should submit your work on time. In extreme circumstances, such as illness, you may seek an extension but you may be required to provide supporting information before the assignment is due. Late assignments without a pre-approved extension may be penalised by loss of marks – check course information for details.

Course summary:

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