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Module Title
Module Code	(ITS: LC212)
Faculty		School
NFQ level		Credit Rating

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to various approaches to text analysis. Students will become familiar with different text types such as argumentative and descriptive texts, as well as texts from different genres including academic discourse. Students will develop a critical attitude towards different text types by applying various methods to analyse texts. Students are expected to attend lectures and carry out self-self-study to acquire knowledge of contemporary approaches to text analysis and how they can be best used for different types of texts. At the end of the module, students will be able to identify the characteristics of texts from different genres and discuss these features in theoretical terms.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify textual features in English texts from various genres.
2. Describe and compare the features of texts from various genres.
3. Apply, at a basic level, various methods to analyse texts from a range of different domains.
4. Demonstrate sound understanding of theoretical concepts and approaches to textual analysis

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Class-based instruction
Independent Study	101	Class preparation
Total Workload: 125

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Formal Examination	n/a	100%	End-of-Semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Text analysis

Understanding the need for text analysis

Varieties of English

Familiarisation with different approaches to text analysis

Writing specialised texts

Development of analytical skills to evaluate existing approaches to text

Application of different methods for the analysis of texts from different genres and registers

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Jones, Rodney H.: 2018, Discourse Analysis: A Resource Book for Students,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None