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Language And Power

Key information

  • Module code:

    7SSEM023

  • Level:

    7

  • Semester:

      Spring

  • Credit value:

    30

Module description

This module addresses a number of perspectives on the relationship between language and power. It sets up a dialogue between theories and methods from social theory, critical discourse analysis, interactional sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology. It examines the dynamics of language and power in, for example, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, education, informal, institutional and mass - mediated discourse, and global and local interaction. The module also helps students to conduct their own analyses.

Assessment details

Coursework

One 6,000 word assignment (100%)

Department

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