122250 AR MA+MEd Advanced Course in Linguistics - Focus: Applied (2023W)
Critical Discourse Studies: controversies and debates
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 11.09.2023 00:00 to Mo 25.09.2023 12:00
- Deregistration possible until Tu 31.10.2023 23:59
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
This course is blocked and hybrid, with digital sessions via Zoom and in-person blocked sessions in October, November and December. The course will be taught on days as indicated in the timeline below.
The sessions will be held on:Wednesday, 11.10.2023 10:15-11:45 (online)Wednesday, 18.10.2023 10:15-11:45 (online)
Wednesday, 25.10.2023 10:15-13:15 in person, double session
Wednesday, 08.11.2023 10:15-11:45 (online)
Wednesday, 15.11.2023 10:15-11:45 (online)
Wednesday, 22.11.2023 10:15-11:45 (online)
Wednesday, 29.11.2023 10:15-13:15 in person, double session
Wednesday, 06.12.2023 10:15-11:45 (online)
Wednesday, 13.12.2023 10:15-13:15 in person, double session
- Wednesday 11.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
- Wednesday 18.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
- Wednesday 25.10. 10:15 - 13:15 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Wednesday 08.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
- Wednesday 15.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
- Wednesday 22.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
- Wednesday 29.11. 10:15 - 13:15 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Wednesday 06.12. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
- Wednesday 13.12. 10:15 - 13:15 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment:
Course evaluation is based on:
* active class participation (online and in-person), assignments & mini presentation (max. 25 points)
* literature review of one CDA approach (1000 words; max. 25 points)
* project proposal (2500 words; incl. research questions, theory / context, proposed data and analysis and reflection of value of critically analysing ‘discourse’ for your own professional life; max. 50 points)
Course evaluation is based on:
* active class participation (online and in-person), assignments & mini presentation (max. 25 points)
* literature review of one CDA approach (1000 words; max. 25 points)
* project proposal (2500 words; incl. research questions, theory / context, proposed data and analysis and reflection of value of critically analysing ‘discourse’ for your own professional life; max. 50 points)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
a) regular class attendance (max. 2 absences)
b) active class participation, readings and assignments (on set dates)
c) giving a short presentation (on set date)
d) submitting critical literature review & research proposal (on set dates)
e) attaining 60 of the maximum 100 pointsFinal grades & points achieved: ‘1’: 90-100; ‘2’: 80-89; ‘3’: 70-79; ‘4’: 60-69; ‘5’: 0-59
a) regular class attendance (max. 2 absences)
b) active class participation, readings and assignments (on set dates)
c) giving a short presentation (on set date)
d) submitting critical literature review & research proposal (on set dates)
e) attaining 60 of the maximum 100 pointsFinal grades & points achieved: ‘1’: 90-100; ‘2’: 80-89; ‘3’: 70-79; ‘4’: 60-69; ‘5’: 0-59
Examination topics
Based on readings, practice-based activities, joint discussions, group work, and individual written exercises, you will learn about approaches within the field of CDS, methods and contexts. You will research and present key topics of the course to the class, have the ability to work on reflective reading and writing activities in dedicated in-class sessions, write a critical literature review and a project proposal.
Reading list
Reading list:
Will be provided on Moodle under “Essential readings” and “Additional readings” folder (either as pdf or available as e-source via library).The following readings are recommended as an introduction to the topic:• Lin, A. (2014). Critical Discourse Analysis in Applied Linguistics: A Methodological Review. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 34, 213-232.• Wodak, Ruth. 2008. "Introduction: discourse studies - important concepts and terms". In R. Wodak and M. Krzyżanowski (eds.). Qualitative discourse analysis in the social sciences, pp. 1-14. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Will be provided on Moodle under “Essential readings” and “Additional readings” folder (either as pdf or available as e-source via library).The following readings are recommended as an introduction to the topic:• Lin, A. (2014). Critical Discourse Analysis in Applied Linguistics: A Methodological Review. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 34, 213-232.• Wodak, Ruth. 2008. "Introduction: discourse studies - important concepts and terms". In R. Wodak and M. Krzyżanowski (eds.). Qualitative discourse analysis in the social sciences, pp. 1-14. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Association in the course directory
Studium: MA 812 [2]; UF MA 046/507
Code/Modul: MA M04, MA M05, UF MA 4B
Lehrinhalt: 12-0260
Code/Modul: MA M04, MA M05, UF MA 4B
Lehrinhalt: 12-0260
Last modified: Tu 12.09.2023 13:07
The critical turn in Applied Linguistics since the 1990s has seen a growing body on critical approaches to the study of language in society. This course is concerned with Critical Discourse Studies (CDS) – a field of study that examines how discourse features in social contexts and processes and as an element of social change and inequality. The course looks at the ways language and discourse shape the formation of identity, power and ideology through texts and other discursive practices. We will examine a variety of discourses, including language education policy discourse, political discourse and discourses about multilingualism, and the workings of analysing discourse from a critical perspective. We will discuss how CDS can (or cannot) unveil discriminatory, hidden or unjust linguistic practices that create and sustain inequalities in society.Aims:
- gain knowledge of the key theoretical and analytical concepts that underpin Critical Discourse Studies (CDS) and its attendant controversies and critiques in Applied Linguistics.
- explore a range of methodical approaches and perspectives within the field of CDS and learn about the role of ideology and power in educational and institutional contexts.
- ability to link these insights reflexively with a variety of practical applications and analyse linguistic features of different texts and their social and cultural contexts of production.Method of the course:
This course is blocked and hybrid, with digital sessions via Zoom and in-person sessions on days as indicated in October, November and December. The course will be taught on days as indicated in the timeline above.The course is theory-driven but includes practice-based assignments and reflective tasks. Based on readings, practice-based activities, joint discussions, group work, and individual written exercises, you will learn about approaches within the field of CDS, methods and contexts. You will research and present key topics of the course to the class, have the ability to work on reflective reading and writing activities in dedicated in-class sessions, write a critical literature review and a project proposal.