Universität Wien

122250 AR MA+MEd Advanced Course in Linguistics - Focus: Applied (2024S)

Critical Discourse Studies in Applied Linguistics

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

Teacher: Dr. Barakos Elisabeth
Moodle

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).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

This is a mixed class (digital + on-site). The sessions will be held on the dates as indicated in the timeline.

  • Wednesday 13.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 20.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Wednesday 10.04. 10:15 - 13:15 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Wednesday 24.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 08.05. 10:15 - 13:15 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Wednesday 22.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 29.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 12.06. 10:15 - 13:15 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Wednesday 19.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

*Critical Discourse Studies in Applied Linguistics*

Contents, aims and method of the course:

Contents:
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 has digital and in-person sessions 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.

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)

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 points

Final 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.

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

Last modified: Th 29.02.2024 14:26