2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LING1500 Key Skills in Linguistics

20 creditsClass Size: 46

Module manager: Diane Nelson
Email: d.c.nelson@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Module replaces

LING1090

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This is an introductory module for new undergraduates who are embarking on a programme that involves linguistic study. The module introduces students to over-arching ideas in academic study and to specific study skills and critical approaches they will need during their undergraduate programmes.

Objectives

This module introduces students to study in Linguistics and Phonetics, and to conventions of academic writing, data presentation and referencing. The module also aims to extend student's understanding to embrace formal linguistic topics not covered at A level. The module introduces key skills in writing, including punctuation, and reading skills, including an introduction to different types of written resources. The module introduces different methodological approaches in Linguistics and Phonetics, including the collection of data from non-native speakers. The module will familiarise students with issues relating to the conception of research projects in Linguistics and Phonetics, including writing research questions and identifying different types of data.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
- undertake reading, note-taking and academic writing in Linguistics and Phonetics
- locate and summarise research level material in academic journals
- assess relevant materials using a critical approach
- use the standard referencing conventions in Linguistics and Phonetics
- gather and present linguistic data
- have experience of working with a language informant
- understand basic research methods in Linguistics and Phonetics

Syllabus

This module covers:
- Introduction to the academic process
- Thinking critically
- Writing and reading in academic study
- Referencing others' work
- Approaches to data and research in Linguistics and Phonetics

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	20	1.00	20.00
Private study hours			180.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Students will be expected to prepare for each lecture by undertaking private study of set texts and appropriate secondary material. More in-depth reading will be necessary to prepare for the assessments.

It is estimated that each lecture will require approximately 5 hours of preparation, sometimes working in small groups to prepare for debating sessions and class discussions. Each of the 2 assessments will necessitate approximately 25 hours of private study.

Students will be asked to complete tasks for discussion at teaching sessions and to review other students’ work as part of their own learning.

Students will also be provided with suggestions for further reading.

Preparation for each lecture: (20 x 4 hours) 80 hours
Preparation for assessment 1: 35 hours
Preparation for assessment 2: 35 hours
Private reading: 30 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Throughout the module students are encouraged to contribute their ideas in class discussions and to ask questions about the academic environment they have joined; at this stage they are all new to this level of study. There is extensive small group work, where students explore new ideas together, then share with the rest of the cohort; misunderstandings can be addressed as they arise.

The first assessed task is linked to introductory work in quantitative methodologies and analytical skills development, giving students an opportunity to work with data and practise conventions of data presentation, including the use of examples for clarity. Students receive full written feedback.

The second assessed piece then focuses on key critical thinking skills and on the conventions of presenting an argument in academic writing. This includes correct use and formatting of citations and reference lists. Students are assessed for appropriate use of academic voice and for presentation of others' ideas in their own work. Written feedback is also provided on this assessment.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Assessment 2: critical reading 1,000 words	60.00
Practical	Assessment 1: quantitative component	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 02/03/2018 17:22:53

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