UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Confirmation that this version of the module specification has been approved by the School
Learning and Teaching Committee:
……A. Stähler, 23 JUN 2015………….(date)
MODULE SPECIFICATION
1.
Title of the module
LL312 Grammar for everyone
2.
School or partner institution which will be responsible for management of the
module
School of European Culture and Languages (English Language & Linguistics)
3.
Start date of the module
September 2016
4.
The number of students expected to take the module
20 students
5.
Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and
consultation with other relevant Schools and Faculties regarding the withdrawal
None
6.
The level of the module (e.g. Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, or Level 7)
Level 4
7.
The number of credits and the ECTS value which the module represents
15 (7.5 ECTS)
8.
Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern)
Autumn or Spring
9.
Prerequisite and co-requisite modules
None
10. The programmes of study to which the module contributes
This module will be an option for all students on BA (Hons) English Language and
Linguistics, BA (Hons) Ancient History and BA (Hons) Classical and Archaeological
Studies. It will be available as a wild module to all students in the faculties of Humanities
and Social Sciences and to students on the Erasmus exchange programme. It will be of
particular benefit to students learning a language.
11. The intended subject specific learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
11.1 Demonstrate knowledge of key grammatical concepts
11.2 Use grammatical terminology correctly
11.3 Interpret and describe language data (with accompanying gloss and translation
where appropriate)
11.4 Compare the grammar of Latin and English
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11.5
Apply their grammatical knowledge to the comparative analysis of other
languages
12 The intended generic learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
12.1 Demonstrate their ability to handle unfamiliar data
12.2 Demonstrate their analytical skills
12.3 Demonstrate their problem-solving skills
12.4 Demonstrate their time-management skills
12.5 Demonstrate their written fluency
13 A synopsis of the curriculum
This module will introduce students to key concepts in grammar, especially as exemplified
by Latin and English and with reference to other languages as appropriate. The module will
cover topics such as verbal tense and aspect, nominal case and gender, agreement, and
word order. Students will be provided with the terminology and skills to describe these
concepts as they encounter them in language samples. Students will not be required to
learn the Latin language, but to understand the grammatical features they encounter during
the course of the module. Students will also learn about the development and meaning of
grammatical terminology. Skills and knowledge gained on this module will be of use in
language learning and in linguistic description and analysis, and for that reason it is
recommended for those taking modules in English Language and Linguistics, Classical and
Archaeological Studies, or Ancient History.
14 Indicative Reading List
Goldman, Norma & Szymanski, Ladislas. 1993. English grammar for students of Latin. Ann
Arbor, MI: Olivia & Hill Press.
Hovdhaugen, Even. 1982. Foundations of Western Linguistics: From the Beginning to the
End of the First Millenium A.D. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget.
Morwood, James. 1999. A Latin grammar. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Oniga, Renato & Schifano, Norma. 2007. Latin: a linguistic introduction. Oxford: Oxford
University Press.
Ritchie, Harry. 2013. English for the natives. London: John Murray.
Seely, John. 2013. Oxford A-Z of grammar and punctuation. Oxford: Oxford University
Press.
15 Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours
and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to
achievement of the intended module learning outcomes
The module will be taught in one weekly one-hour lecture and one weekly one-hour
seminar over ten weeks. The lecture will introduce concepts and terminology, addressing
learning outcomes 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, 12.1, 12.2 and 12.4. The seminar will allow for handson practice of the application of these concepts, addressing learning outcomes 11.1-5 and
12.1-5.
Total contact hours: 20
Total independent learning hours: 130
Total number of study hours: 150
16 Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended
module learning outcomes
This module will be assessed by 100% coursework.
Assessment 1: In-class online test (45 minutes)
40%
Assessment 2: Take-home assignment (1500 words) 60%
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The in-class test will assess learning outcomes 11.1-5 and 12.1-4. The take-home
assignment will assess learning outcomes 11.1-5 and 12.1-5.
17 Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
Some new books required for the library. Computer rooms of adequate size required for the
online test.
18 The School recognises and has embedded the expectations of current disability
equality legislation, and supports students with a declared disability or special
educational need in its teaching. Within this module we will make reasonable
adjustments wherever necessary, including additional or substitute materials,
teaching modes or assessment methods for students who have declared and
discussed their learning support needs. Arrangements for students with declared
disabilities will be made on an individual basis, in consultation with the University’s
disability/dyslexia support service, and specialist support will be provided where
needed.
19 Campus(es) or Centre(s) where module will be delivered:
Canterbury
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