University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students. Distance Learning only

Planned timetable: To be confirmed

This module is designed to equip students with the skills required to describe and analyse written discourse. It does not assume prior knowledge of linguistics and seeks to introduce students to selected fundamental concepts, relevant to English language teaching. Students will acquire appropriate terminology and techniques in the analysis and description of grammatical terms and structures.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 lecture (X5 weeks), 2 seminars (X5 weeks), 1 tutorial (X1 week)

Scheduled learning hours: 36

Guided independent study hours: 115

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 1-hour Written Examination = 30%, Coursework = 70%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 30%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 70%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Ms M M Carr
Module teaching staff: Ms Mary Carr
Module coordinator email mmc9@st-andrews.ac.uk