Browse Hierarchy EAL4760: Exploring Spoken English

This module is designed for students who want to extend their knowledge of the range and diversity of English spoken in the world today. Participants analyze and produce spoken language in different settings and genres by taking part in structured activities that examine the importance of audience, purpose and various communicative strategies. The examination of both global and local linguistic phenomena provides a context for participants to discuss diverse socio-cultural values and practices with others. Students have the opportunity to participate in practical workshops in which they are involved in activities such as discussions, role-plays and presentations. Assessment tasks include the research, recording and production of a collaborative video report and the live presentation of the research project in a seminar context. These tasks enable students to develop skills that support their ability to network effectively by enhancing their communication and interpersonal skills through designing and presenting group-generated project work in different media. This groupwork component also encourages and enables students from different disciplines to build a broader knowledge base and strengthen their ability to work with others with different perspectives. There is also scope for community engagement and the integration of both local and international perspectives in the design and execution of the students' project work. The individual QMPlus portfolio assessment complements these and offers the student a step-by-step developmental experience of the application of a range of theoretical paradigms in the exploration of spoken English over the full duration of the module.