EKIA303 What is a Word (5 cr)

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Study level:

Intermediate studies

Grading scale:

0-5

Language:

English

Responsible organisation:

Department of Language and Communication Studies

Curriculum periods:

2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

Content

The aim of this course is to raise students’ lexical awareness and explore the multitude of vocabulary studies.

Completion method

Readings, pair/group work, a small-scale study on vocabulary (groupwork) + reporting on it (presentation in the class + short final report)

Assessment details

Active participation in class, and a final report.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course students will be able to

· discuss and explain different areas of vocabulary studies

· explain how these different areas relate to each other and how they have developed

· discuss the English vocabulary as a system

· apply this knowledge in enhancing their own vocabulary acquisition

Additional information

Target group: 2^nd or 3^rd year students

Compulsory prerequisites

Prerequisite group 1
- EKIP2010 English Linguistics (5 cr)

Prerequisite group 2
- EKIP2001 Introduction to Language Study (4 cr)Not published for this curriculum period

Study materials

Materials in Moodle

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:

Active participation in class, and a final report

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Parts of the completion methods

Teaching (5 cr)

Type:

Participation in teaching