PL2GM2L-Grammar and Meaning 2

Module Provider: Clinical Language Sciences
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: All BSc Speech and Language Therapy Part 1 modules
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2020/1

Module Convenor: Dr Ian Cunnings

Email: i.cunnings@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module builds upon the content delivered in PL1GML. It reinforces the students' understanding of the main properties of grammar, meaning, and use of language. Detailed study of various types of linguistic phenomena relevant to typical and atypical language development and decline will be discussed from both theoretical and practical perspectives. 

Aims:

This module builds upon the content delivered in PL1GML. It reinforces the students' understanding of the main properties of grammar, meaning, and use of language. Detailed study of various types of linguistic phenomena relevant to typical and atypical language development and decline will be discussed from both theoretical and practical perspectives. 

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module it is expected that students will be able to demonstrate substantial knowledge and understanding of:

- the syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic properties of English words and sentences;

- the relevant theoretical concepts and descriptive notations used to analyse the aspects of language covered in the course;

- locate and assemble information on each of these concepts, primarily from English;

- appraise critically the ade quacy of these concepts;

- organise their knowledge and articulate linguistic arguments effectively.

Additional outcomes:

The module also aims to encourage the development of academic writing abilities and to reinforce what is learned in large lecture groups through involvement in small-group seminars. Students will also develop their bibliographic and IT skills by use of indicated resources. 

Outline content:

The content is organised in the main core areas of linguistics. Each area works from general theoretical assumptions to more specific analytical concepts. 



Syntax: The goals set by general linguistic theory are presented first so that students will be able to appreciate the larger context in which the descriptive details belong. 



Semantics-pragmatics: the scope of semantics/pragmatics, speech acts, reference and sense relations, infe rence. 

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Two one-hour sessions per week, made up of lectures with weekly back-up seminar groups based on prepared practical work and reading. 

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	10
Tutorials	5
Guided independent study:	85
Total hours by term	100
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Set exercise	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
This module is assessed by weekly, continuous assessment.

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day[1] (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:
Re-examination by August / September.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 4 April 2020