SEL8204 : Lexical Innovation (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr William van der Wurff
- 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 | |
Aims
- Exploring the formation and diffusion of new words, mainly in present-day English, using modern digital tools
- Acquainting the student with relevant concepts and topics in lexicology and morphology necessary for understanding lexical innovation
- Developing the student’s critical abilities by examining competing approaches to theoretical issues in lexical innovation
- Preparing the student for carrying out independent research in lexical innovation
Outline Of Syllabus
Topics to be dealt with include data for lexical innovation and methods of analysing it, the structure of lexical items, issues in the study of morphological productivity and measurements of lexical frequency, new lexis in recent English, and theoretical views on these topics.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 99:00 | 99:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 68:00 | 68:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEL2223 | Speakers as Wordsmiths: the creation of new words in present-day English |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lecture materials introduce data and the methods and concepts needed for their systematic collection and analysis. The small group teaching gives the student the opportunity to consolidate understanding of issues raised in reading and in lectures and to assess the success and compatibility of different types of analysis.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 50 | 1 | M | 35 | Testing knowledge and understanding of methods and concepts of new-word analysis |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | A | 65 | Final essay, 2500 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The in-class test assesses the student’s acquisition of knowledge and ability to apply it to selected data. The final essay gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to carry out an independent investigation in the field of lexical innovation.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SEL8204's Timetable