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LING1009 2026-27
Language, Ideologies and Attitudes
This module explores language in its social context. The main aim of this module is to introduce you to key research approaches to the study of language attitudes and ideologies and to encourage you to reflect on how attitudes and beliefs about language emerge and develop. It will allow you to gain a critical understanding of exisiting attitudes towards different varieties of English in Britain and around the world. It will also explore the connection between accents, language use and identity using English as a case study. -
LING1009 2025-26
Language, Ideologies and Attitudes
This module explores language in its social context. The main aim of this module is to introduce you to key research approaches to the study of language attitudes and ideologies and to encourage you to reflect on how attitudes and beliefs about language emerge and develop. It will allow you to gain a critical understanding of exisiting attitudes towards different varieties of English in Britain and around the world. It will also explore the connection between accents, language use and identity using English as a case study. -
EDUC2059 2025-26
Language, Literacy and Literature in Education
In this module we will explore the critical role played by language in children's learning and how this is developed through the teaching of literacy. Within this we will explore the part played by a range of texts, including high quality children's literature. We will consider how policy and practice is developing in the light of research and explore the ways in which people undertake such research. -
EDUC2059 2026-27
Language, Literacy and Literature in Education
In this module we will explore the critical role played by language in children's learning and how this is developed through the teaching of literacy. Within this we will explore the part played by a range of texts, including high quality children's literature. We will consider how policy and practice is developing in the light of research and explore the ways in which people undertake such research. -
EDUC2059 2027-28
Language, Literacy and Literature in Education
In this module we will explore the critical role played by language in children's learning and how this is developed through the teaching of literacy. Within this we will explore the part played by a range of texts, including high quality children's literature. We will consider how policy and practice is developing in the light of research and explore the ways in which people undertake such research. -
LING2012 2028-29
Language, Power and Institutions: how linguistic practices can shape our lives
This module will introduce you to the making of institutions through language. We will investigate the links between language, institutions, and power to understand, how institutions are not only shaping the language used by members and users of institutions, but also how language shapes the institutions, their members and their social practices. -
LING2012 2026-27
Language, Power and Institutions: how linguistic practices can shape our lives
This module will introduce you to the making of institutions through language. We will investigate the links between language, institutions, and power to understand, how institutions are not only shaping the language used by members and users of institutions, but also how language shapes the institutions, their members and their social practices. -
LING2012 2027-28
Language, Power and Institutions: How Linguistic Practices Can Shape Our Lives
This module will introduce you to the making of institutions through language. We will investigate the links between language, institutions, and power to understand, how institutions are not only shaping the language used by members and users of institutions, but also how language shapes the institutions, their members and their social practices. -
LANG2011 2027-28
Languages for Academic Study
This module will take a practical approach to developing the listening, reading, writing and other academic skills necessary for successful study in the relevant target language country. It will make a point of taking a comparative approach to academic study so that you are helped to assess the skills you already have and use, and can identify the additional skills you will need to develop.
You will also be assisted in developing independent learning and other skills needed for online study and for carrying out local research whilst abroad.
During the module, you will be made aware of intercultural differences and will be encouraged to develop strategies to enhance your personal development. This module will share lectures with LANG2010 (the BA module preparing students for the year abroad) when the content relates to general preparation for the period abroad.
This module will draw on examples from the different countries that students will be visiting to look at a variety of educational practices.
You will be helped to put together a personal programme to develop the language and study skills needed for your study context whilst abroad.
Practical aspects concerning residence abroad will also be covered. This will include advice on living and intercultural engagement. Finally, the module will provide guidance to ensure that you comply with University regulations on ethics and health and safety. -
LANG2011 2026-27
Languages for Academic Study
This module will take a practical approach to developing the listening, reading, writing and other academic skills necessary for successful study in the relevant target language country. It will make a point of taking a comparative approach to academic study so that you are helped to assess the skills you already have and use, and can identify the additional skills you will need to develop.
You will also be assisted in developing independent learning and other skills needed for online study and for carrying out local research whilst abroad.
During the module, you will be made aware of intercultural differences and will be encouraged to develop strategies to enhance your personal development. This module will share lectures with LANG2010 (the BA module preparing students for the year abroad) when the content relates to general preparation for the period abroad.
This module will draw on examples from the different countries that students will be visiting to look at a variety of educational practices.
You will be helped to put together a personal programme to develop the language and study skills needed for your study context whilst abroad.
Practical aspects concerning residence abroad will also be covered. This will include advice on living and intercultural engagement. Finally, the module will provide guidance to ensure that you comply with University regulations on ethics and health and safety.