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HU. 48 LINGUISTICS

Linguistics 1A

LIN1AA1

NQF level: 6

NQF credits: 16

Content:

Introduction to the study of language and the core domains of linguistics, i.e. phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax and pragmatics.

Purpose:

The purpose of this module is to:

Introduce students to the core domains of linguistics, i.e. phonetics, phonology,

morphology, semantics, syntax and pragmatics

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students should be able to:

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  Demonstrate the interrelatedness of phones, phonemes, morphemes, lexis, semantics
  

and pragmatics in our understanding of language.

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  Summarise and explain the premises of the study of language, i.e.
  

phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax and pragmatics.

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  Use the principles offered by the fields of phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax and pragmatics to analyse spoken and written discourse.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Linguistics 1B

LIN1BB1

NQF level: 6

NQF credits: 16

Content:

Continued introduction to the core domains of linguistics, i.e. phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax and pragmatics.

Introduction to the study of the comprehension and production of language from psycholinguistic perspectives

Introduction to the role of language in social and cultural life from a sociolinguistic perspective

Purpose:

The purpose of this module is twofold:

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  To continue the introduction to the core domains of linguistics namely phonetics, phonology,
  
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  morphology, semantics, syntax and pragmatics
  
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  To introduce students to selected linguistic perspectives, i.e. psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics
  

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students should be able to:

• 
  Demonstrate the interrelatedness of phones, phonemes, morphemes, lexis, semantics
  

and pragmatics in our understanding of language.

• 
  Summarise and explain the premises of the study of language, i.e.
  

phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax and pragmatics.

• 
  Show insight into the interrelatedness of phones, phonemes, morphemes,
  

lexis, semantics and pragmatics in our understanding of language.

• 
  Use the principles offered by the fields of phonetics, phonology, morphology,
  

semantics, syntax and pragmatics to analyse spoken and written discourse.

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  Demonstrate the relationship between language and society and language and cognition from selected linguistic perspectives.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Linguistics 2A

LIN2AA2

NQF level: 7

NQF credits: 16

Content:

Introduction to the study of the sub-disciplines of applied linguistics and the role of language in social and cultural life from selected linguistic perspectives.

Purpose:

To introduce students to the study of language-related issues in society and the interface between language, psycholinguistic processes, text, culture and society in the disciplines of linguistics.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students should be able to:

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  Demonstrate the relationship between language and society, using selected linguistics and applied linguistic perspectives.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Linguistics 2B

LIN2BB2

NQF level: 7

NQF credits: 16

Content:

Continued introduction to the study of the sub-disciplines of applied linguistics and the role of language in social and cultural life from selected linguistics perspectives.

Purpose:

To introduce students to the interface between language, psycholinguistic processes, text, culture and society in the disciplines of linguistics

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students should be able to:

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  Demonstrate insight into the relationship between language and society and culture and language and cognition, using selected linguistic and applied linguistic perspectives.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Linguistics 3

Modules in Linguistics 3 are interchangeable between semesters. Content offerings will be adjusted taking students' needs into account. Assessment will be by way of two exam papers per semester and one or two portfolios.

Linguistics 3A

LIN3AA3

NQF level: 7

NQF credits: 22

Content:

Introduction to translation studies and the practice of translation

Purpose:

The purpose of this module is twofold:

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  To introduce students to the theory and practice of translation.
  
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  To introduce students to information technology for translation.
  

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students should be able to:

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  Demonstrate insight into the major approaches in translation studies.
  
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  Apply the insights gained from translation studies to the practice of translation.
  
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  Demonstrate a working knowledge of and practical skills in electronic document management and translation memory software.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Linguistics 3B

LIN3BB3

NQF level: 7

NQF credits: 22

Content:

Introduction to the theory, process and practice of text editing

Introduction to text linguistics

Introduction to the theory and practice of terminology

Purpose:

The purpose of this module is twofold:

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  To introduce students to the theory and practice of text editing.
  
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  To introduce students to the interface between text linguistics and text editing.
  
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  To introduce students to the basic principles of terminology work
  
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  To familiarise students with various aspects of translation and text editing as a profession
  

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module learners should be able to:

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  Demonstrate insight into the theoretical foundations of text editing.
  
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  Apply the insights gained from editing theory to the practice of text editing.
  
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  Demonstrate a working knowledge of and practical skills in electronic editing software and terminology tools.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%