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HM5201: The Discursive Construction of Reality
| Module Title | The Discursive Construction of Reality |
|---|---|
| Module Code | HM5201 |
| Module Tutor | Arran Stibbe |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 30 |
| Level of Study | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This module investigates the powerful role that language plays in shaping the social world around us |
| Indicative Syllabus | This module brings together detailed linguistic and visual description of texts with examination of the role of discourses in shaping the structures that define society. A range of areas of social life are examined, including the construction of race, sex, disability, animals, environment, health, and consumerism. Students also have a chance to investigate additional areas according to their interests. A general framework of functional grammar is used, and among the linguistic features examined are pronoun use, metaphor, agency, normalisation, and semantic inclusion. The aim is not only to analyse discourses to reveal the underlying models of the world that lie behind them but to consider ways of intervening in discourses to contribute to social change. |
| Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to: 1. demonstrate detailed knowledge of social construction and critical discourse analysis theories including discernment of which aspects of the theories are most secure/insecure. [SEEC level 5] 2. select suitable methodologies and apply them to original data to identify patterns and relationships and present the findings effectively in an academic genre [SEEC level 5] 3. interact effectively within a team, giving and receiving information and ideas and modifying responses where appropriate. [SEEC level 5] 4. consider issues of personal responsibility related to the uses of critical discourse analysis in influencing social structures. [SEEC level 5] |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 56 Independent Learning Hours: 244 |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 40% Coursework: Group work, standard, written: 1500 words or equivalent 002: 0% Coursework: Group work, presentation: 10 minutes 003: 60% Coursework: Individual, portfolio: 2500 words or equivalent |
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| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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