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School of Languages, Linguistics and Film

Language and the Media

Module code: LIN5210

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM1

Contact: To Be Confirmed
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: LIN4208

In this module, we will investigate the social and structural factors of language standardisation and the position of media in relation to it, as well as look at journalism's collective role in influencing language style and language policy. Both print and broadcast media will be examined, and you are encouraged to consider language production practices in web-based domains. You will analyse style standardisation efforts, processes, and data from a variety of micro and macro linguistic perspectives.

It will be available to students registered on single or joint honours English Language or Linguistics degree programmes only.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 100.0% Coursework
Level: 5