2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LING1065 Languages of the World

20 creditsClass Size: 24

Module manager: Deak Kirkham
Email: d.e.a.kirkham@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Co-requisites

ENGL1016	English Structure, Style, Genre
MODL1060	Language: Structure and Sound

Module replaces

LING1060 Language Projects

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will allow students to discover for themselves the rich and varied structure and use of the world’s languages. Students will develop research and communication skills as they carry out group and independent projects on a variety of languages then communicate the results in oral presentations and written reports. Students will also organise a student linguistics conference where they summarise papers on a topic of their choice.

Objectives

Through lectures, seminars and group presentations, this module aims to:

(1) introduce students to the language structure and sociolinguistics of selected languages and English varieties
(2) guide students to explore the variety in and differences between a selection of the world’s languages
(3) develop students' skills in analysing data from English and unfamiliar languages
(4) develop students' individual and group research skills
(5) develop students' group work and group presentation skills

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
LO1: demonstrate an understanding of both the structural and sociolinguistic characteristics of a number of the world's languages and varieties of English
LO2: locate relevant linguistic information and synthesise this information for a target audience
LO3: analyse and present linguistic data in a selected language, demonstrating understanding of the relevant terms, concepts and conventions.

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
SLO4: apply foundational academic skills (critical thinking, presentation, information searching, academic writing, time management, and productivity)

SLO5: implement foundational digital skills

SLO6: employ foundational work-ready skills through group work (communication, teamwork, problem solving and analytical skills, interpersonal and active learning)

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
Mini Conference	1	2.00	2.00
Lecture	14	1.00	14.00
Seminar	6	1.00	6.00
Private study hours			178.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Work for two group projects receives formative feedback in written form.
Students view the Project presentations produced by other groups (each student viewing other presentations prior to attempting the summative project). Students receive written formative feedback on their presentations from the lecturer as well as in-class comments from both the lecturer and peers.
Informal formative feedback arises throughout the module, including through staff and student feedback on a practice project early in the term, posts on the Minerva discussion board and in-class Q&A.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Presentation	Group Presentation	25.00
Project	ILP (individual language project)	75.00
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: 06/06/2024

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