EIU3120

English language in use: one mode, many methods

Proposed to be offered next in 1999

Lorraine Bullock

8 points
* 4 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: EIU2110 and EIU3110 or permission of the subject convener (third year)

Objectives As for EIU2120. In addition third year students will be able to identify a range of socio-cultural influences that are important for the second language speaker in a variety of speech conditions.

Synopsis As for EIU2120.

Assessment Written (2000 words): 25%
* Examinations (3 hours): 30%
* Seminar participation: 10%
* Research paper (1000 words): 15%
* Seminar paper: 20%
* Third-year level students will be expected to demonstrate a deeper analytical understanding of the theoretical issues involved and will be offered separate essay and research topics that reflect this perception.

Prescribed texts

Set texts and supplemental references are provided in the course handbook available from the Department of English.