SEL8702 : Issues in Pragmatic Theory
SEL8702 : Issues in Pragmatic Theory
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Gabriel Martinez Vera
- Owning School: English Lit, Language & Linguistics
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module concentrates on the advanced study of meaning at the level of pragmatics, i.e., on how we create and assess meaning from the linguistic expressions that we express in context (e.g., in exchanges). It addresses advanced notions in pragmatics and provides tools to analyse phenomena in the field. It further discusses pragmatics and its relation to other domains of grammar and discusses different research methods to collect and annotate data.
Outline Of Syllabus
This module will cover some of the following:
1. Different theories of pragmatics
2. Research methods in pragmatics (experimental, corpus)
3. Relationship between what is said and what is meant
4. Role of context and speaker/ writer intentions
5. Construction and negotiation of utterance meaning
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
By the end of this module, students will be able to:
- explain and evaluate advanced notions in pragmatic theorising;
- analyse pragmatic phenomena making use of advanced theoretical tools;
- understand and evaluate the relation between pragmatics and syntax, and pragmatics and semantics);
- apply advanced research methods to collect data to a limited extent.
Intended Skill Outcomes
- Critical reading
- Oral and written presentation and argumentation skills
- Data analysis skills
- Critical evaluation of theories
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 47:00 | 47:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEL2234 | Pragmatic Theory |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
LECTURES are used, primarily, to impart information and provide an overall coherence for the module. – SEMINARS are used to consolidate students’ understanding of the lecture and reading materials as well as for the planning and preparation of assignments. GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY is used for the preparation of seminar exercises as well as for the preparation and completion of assignments.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 25 | 1,000-word written exercise |
| Essay | 1 | A | 75 | 2,500-word essay |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The WRITTEN EXERCISE tests students’ problem-solving and analytical skills. – The ESSAY tests students’ presentation and argumentation skills.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SEL8702's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- SEL8702's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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