EN5495 - Spoken Language Interactivity | ||||||||
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| * The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||
This course approaches the study of English from the perspective of spoken language interactivity, which refers to the experience, linguistic features, discourse patterns, and dynamics of being, speaking and gesturing with others in different social and professional situations. We focus on the purposeful and meaningful situation of co-presence and how this relates with language as not only a system but a culturally-embedded activity. Students will learn about theories, concepts, and techniques for discussing, analysing, and assessing spoken language interactivity in depth along with their different underlying theories of language and speaking. Students will explore diverse examples from a wide range of communicative and cultural contexts, including social, workplace, and classroom settings, as well as visual art screen-media content. The course therefore challenges students to think about the conceptual and imaginative potential of their own spoken language interactivity for their future careers in educational, creative, or corporate sectors. | ||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 100% | ||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||
| EN5495.pdf | ||||||||
Useful Links | ||||||||
| Department of English | ||||||||
