SoSe 13: Contem. Britain: Language and Identitiy: Unit 2
Ruth Wishart
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This module will analyse the language of contemporary British cultural phenomena as a means of understanding the cultural diversity and social structures in contemporary Britain today.
In Tutorial II, we will analyse a range of British cultural forms such as cinema, television, pop music, football, food, drinking, with the focus on language as a tool to express various forms of cultural identity such as nationality, class, gender and ethnicity. As well as analysing a range of contemporary writing (novels, newspapers, magazines, song lyrics), the course will also analyse visual media such as films and television.
Learning OutcomesDuring the module, students will learn:
- to examine a range of issues concerning cultural diversity in contemporary Britain
- to analyse a variety of media forms: newspaper texts, films, television, song lyrics, political speeches
- to present a research-based case study
- to develop oral presentation skills
The tutorial will build on the knowledge gained in Tutorial I, and therefore participation in Tutorial I is a requirement for participation in this part of the module. To gain 5 credits from Tutorial II, students will be required to give a detailed presentation on one aspect of contemporary British culture, which will then be written up into a 2500 word case study, and to take part in all class activities such as discussions and exercises.
Language requirementsThe course will be held in English. Students must have an active command of sophisticated, near native-speaker language skills (C1 / C2). Kompetente Sprachverwendun: hohes Sprachniveau bis fast muttersprachliche Sprachkompetenz (C1 / C2).
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