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, 2023-2024

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: 2nd or 3rd year students

Compulsory prerequisites

Study materials

Materials in Moodle

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Active participation in class, and a final report
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Active participation in class, and a final report
Language:
English
Study methods:

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

Study materials:

Materials in Moodle

Teaching