2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ENGL1017 English Variation, Creativity and Use

20 creditsClass Size: 100

School of English

Module manager: Professor Tony Crowley
Email: t.crowley@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Module replaces

ENGL 1024

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module introduces the fascinating breadth and diversity to be found within the English language. It offers insights into different geographic, historical, social and stylistic variations – where they come from, their characteristics, how and why they are used. The module is founded on the individual expertise of colleagues in English language and builds on the tradition of excellence at Leeds.

Objectives

This is an introductory module which provides students with a strong foundation in looking at variation and varieties of English. Its main objective is to enable students to develop an understanding of key concepts used in the study of the English language. It will challenge students to apply their growing understanding of language study to real-world situations, contexts, and varieties of English. In doing so, students will develop their practical and theoretical understanding of language in the world.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1. identify aspects of the history of English
2. describe and analyse language variation
3. describe and analyse language issues in the world.

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:

4. developed research skills, including the retrieval of information, the organisation of material and the evaluation of its importance
5. developed a capacity for independent thought, critical reasoning and judgement
6. efficient time and information management, organisational skills, independent and collaborative learning skills

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	20	1.00	20.00
Seminar	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			170.00
Total Contact hours			30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

The module will include presentations allowing for peer and tutor feedback.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	2,000 word assignment	50.00
Essay	2,000 word essay	50.00
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: 23/01/2024

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