SOCIOLINGUISTICS
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Coordinator
Program Level
Program
Instruction Language
Applicable for TESOL Program
Requirement in TESOL Program
Semester in TESOL Program
Overview
This course is to explore the nature of language and its relationship to societies. Investigations into some of the ways in which language is actually used in context in different cultures are explored. Issues such as dialect, variety, pidgin, code-switching, and identity are investigated. The emphasis is on understanding and describing how people actually make use of the language and how this impacts on communication and miscommunication. Some of the theoretical and practical issues in the investigation of authentic language use are tackled. The practical implications for teachers and language curriculum developers are also examined.
Learning Outcomes
|
CLOs |
Descriptions After finishing this course, students are able to |
ELO(s) /PI(s) |
Course Competency Level |
|
Understand the concepts, terminologies, and research methodology in sociolinguistics. |
PI 6.5 |
2 |
|
|
CLO2 |
Understand the social dimension of language and knowledge. |
PI 2.3 |
2 |
|
CLO3 |
Analyse critically the discussions and debates on a relevant sociolinguistic issue. |
PI 10.3 |
4 |
|
CLO4 |
Design and carry out small-scale research on language variation in the local community or a virtual space. |
PI 6.5 |
5 |
Materials
Textbook
Wardhaugh, R. & Fuller, J. (2015). An Introduction to Sociolinguistics (7th ed.). United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
References
Hornberger, N. H., & McKay, S. L. (Eds.). (2010). Sociolinguistics and Language Education. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Wodak, R., Johnstone, B., & Kerswill, P. E. (Eds.). (2011). The SAGE Handbook of Sociolinguistics. London: SAGE.
Assessment
Assessment matrix
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No. |
Content |
CLOs |
Course Competency Level |
Assignment |
Evaluation Criteria |
Weighting |
|
1 |
Understand the concepts, terminologies, and research methodology in sociolinguistics. |
1 |
2 |
Reflective discussion |
Rubric |
10% |
|
2 |
Understand the social dimension of language and knowledge. |
2 |
2 |
Reflective discussion |
Rubric |
10% |
|
3 |
Analyse critically the discussions and debates on a relevant sociolinguistic issue. |
3 |
4 |
Critical analysis |
Rubric |
40% |
|
4 |
Design and carry out small-scale research on language variation in the local community or a virtual space. |
4 |
5 |
Major essay |
Rubric |
40% |
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