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:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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This course is beyond words.

Description

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

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

Compulsory prerequisites

  • Prerequisite group 1
    • EKIP2010 English Linguistics (5 cr)Not published for this curriculum period
    • OR
  • Prerequisite group 2
    • EKIP2001 Introduction to Language Study (4 cr)Not published for this curriculum period
    • OR
  • Prerequisite group 3

Study materials

Readings in Moodle

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Readings, pair/group work, a small-scale study on vocabulary (groupwork) + reporting on it (presentation in the class + short final report)
Evaluation criteria:
Active participation in class, and a final report. Min. attendance 80%
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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