AJ22045 Introduction to Cultural Linguistics

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus 3 credits for an exam). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Wei-lun Lu, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Jeffrey Alan Vanderziel, B.A.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Tomáš Hanzálek
Supplier department: Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Tue 12:30–14:05 N43
Prerequisites
English.
Course Enrolment Limitations
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The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20
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Course objectives
This course provides an overview of Cultural Linguistics and its applications. In this course, we will go over some selected chapters from Sharifian and Palmer ed. (2007) and Sharifian (2011), followed by some additional articles and chapters that demonstrate how theoretical framework can be applied to examine real-world language, including second language teaching and intercultural communication. Students will develop an individual project of their research interest and will present it in-class. After taking this course, students will be equipped with basic skills of uncovering hidden conceptual and cultural patterns underlying real-world language via a Cultural Linguistics approach.
Syllabus
  • Session 1: Course overview Session 2: Cultural conceptualization Session 3: Cultural schemas Session 4: Intercultural communication Session 5: Cross-cultural pragmatics Session 6: Individual consultations Session 7: Mid-term presentation Session 8: Culture in second language learning Session 9: Culture, body and self Session 10: Final presentation
Teaching methods
Seminar.
Assessment methods
Requirements: Attendance and contribution to discussion (20%) Presentation of own’s work (Mid-term and final presentation: 10%*2) 10 weekly assignments (4%*10=40%) Final paper (20%, 10 pages) Grading policies: Punctual attendance and active participation in class discussion is expected, with two excused absences tolerated. Weekly readings are expected to be finished prior to class. There are 10 assignments, which are due one day before the next class meeting. A student will give a mid-term and a final presentation. A term paper (10 pages) is required. Grading will finish by 30 June. No late assignment accepted.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
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