Introduction to Language Studies Module

Module Overview and Team

The module introduces students from diverse backgrounds, including translation and language studies, to the core characteristics of human language. The teaching team emphasizes a critical approach, aiming to explore linguistics, language structure, and the societal aspects of language use.

Learning Objectives

Students will gain foundational knowledge in language theories, analyze grammatical structures, examine how language is learned, and investigate social variations in language. The goal is to provide skills relevant to further studies in translation, education, or general linguistics.

Assessment Structure

The assessment is divided into three components: a group project worth 40%, a test worth 20%, and a mini-essay worth 40%. The group project requires specific roles for each member and must be organized by the third week. Students are advised to prepare for practical classroom sessions and use provided resources, such as George Yule's 'The Study of Language'.