Korean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics BA (Hons)

Which version of this module you study will depend on your previous experience of studying Korean.

If you have little or no experience, you will be placed in Accelerated Korean 1. Working in pairs and groups, you will focus on communicating and expressing yourself in Korean. This will teach you not only to speak the language but also to understand the speech of others. You will also begin writing with Hangul alphabets.

If you already have A2 level or above of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR), you will be placed in Korean Communication 1. You will develop your abilities to speak in Korean and understand others. You will write and tell creative narratives about events in the past or future. Through both speech and writing you will describe people and places in detail and express your thoughts and opinions.

This module will introduce you to key ideas and concepts in the study of language and society. While looking at ways of analysing differences in language, you will look at variations in phonetics, lexicon, grammar and register. You will also consider how language is used to reflect and construct social identities like social class, gender, sexuality and more.

On this module you will be introduced to key areas in language and linguistics that you will build on throughout your degree. You will study:

• Contemporary issues and debates about language use
• The historical development of language and of English
• Academic reading, writing and referencing techniques

You will build on your knowledge from the previous language module. It will give you the linguistic and cultural knowledge needed for your study abroad experience. If you are placed in Accelerated Korean 2 you will learn to talk and write about places and people, things you have done in the past and your thoughts and opinions. If you are placed in Korean Communication 2 you will develop your understanding of Korean by learning to talk and write about desires and plans. You will receive feedback on your writing as you start to read and write more complex sentences.

This module is your introduction to the descriptions of grammatical structures. This means looking at word classes, sentence types, morphology and more. You will study the grammatical variation found within the UK and in other parts of the world. By the end of the module you will have an understanding of the basic terminology and key concepts.

This module is your introduction to the traditional foundations of Deaf communities and the key contemporary debates in Deaf studies. You will learn essential information such as when to capitalise the word deaf and the roots of Deaf culture in the UK and the USA. The topics you study on this module will be the foundation of your knowledge in Deaf studies.

On this module you will address the world’s linguistic diversity and consider the place of the English language in our multilingual world. You will consider language variation and multilingualism from linguistic, psychological, sociocultural and educational perspectives by studying topics including:

• The multilingual mind and how multilingualism affects identity
• The commodification of language
• Bilingual education
• Language policy and planning
• Multilingualism and the arts

This module is your introduction to the principles of articulatory and practical phonetics. You will learn how to recognise, describe and produce some of the sounds and symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet. This means you will be able to recognise, transcribe and analyse sounds in varieties of English, other languages and children's language.

On this module you will gain practical Korean language skills. You will develop these skills by talking about and discussing Korean society and culture. You will look at contemporary issues and current affairs in Korea, reading news articles and discussing them in groups. You will also consider the education system in Korea, from school to university. This module not only improves your language skills but develops your understanding of Korean culture.

On this module you will develop advanced skills in reading and analysing texts across different genres and sensory perceptions. You will study different theories and methods of analysis to understand issues of representation and power in contemporary debates. The knowledge you gain in this module will help you to apply these theories more widely in later modules.

This module is your introduction to the core principles of phonology. We will introduce you to aspects of phonetics and phonology that will help you analyse variations in language, like child phonology and languages other than English. Topics you will cover on this module include:

• The concept of the phoneme
• Narrow allophonic transcription
• Phonotactics and syllable structure
• Transcription skills
• Phonological features

This module will give you a deeper understanding of how the English language is spread across the globe. Study the history of English both in the British Isles and abroad, thinking about the social history of language change, variety and status. You will explore the concept of standard varieties of English and the structural variation in major international varieties of English.

This module will help you develop an awareness of the sociocultural aspects of language. Investigate the issues that affect how language is used in different areas of everyday life. You will learn about different theories and approaches to sociolinguistic study and look at topics such as social and linguistic variation and social justice.

Building on the knowledge you gained studying Korean Language and Society 1, develop your social and cultural exploration of Korea through reading and listening activities of authentic materials. You will also expand your written and verbal language skills through various activities. Through this module, you will learn more about Korean culture and society while building your language skills.

On this module you will learn about the key areas of feminist and queer linguistic study. We will cover different theories and approaches to the study of language, gender and sexuality. Gain the knowledge and confidence to develop your own position on these topics, arguing them effectively in your written work. You will also consider how these theories and approaches have been applied to other fields of study, like education, the workplace and in the media.

This module will introduce you to the field of forensic linguistics. You will learn how to analyse language as forensic evidence for different crimes such as rape, terrorism, murder and hate crimes. Applying your knowledge of linguistics, you will also look at how language is used in the justice system, from police interviews to language in the courtroom.

On this module you will learn to apply your linguistic knowledge to literacy acquisition. You will examine how oral language development feeds into reading and writing development. We will teach you how to analyse reading and writing performance at various stages of literacy development. By the end of the module you will understand the reading and writing children engage with at different ages and be able to explain their literacy development.

This module will help you develop an awareness of the psychological elements of language, including:

• Visual word recognition
• How we learn to read and spell
• Spoken work recognition
• Language production

As part of the module you will develop skills in research design, collecting data and analysing it. You will also gain experience in writing up your findings in a report.

This module will deepen both your theoretical knowledge of intercultural communication and your practical abilities. Explore the meaning of culture through studying case studies from around the world. Look at how culture is represented in the media, in textbooks and in the tourist industry and start to understand culture beyond stereotypes. You will also consider how we can define language and develop your communication and intercultural skills.

You will take this module during your study abroad year. You will reflect on your year abroad, focusing on how your experiences relate to what you have studied. As part of this module you will complete and reflect on 10 days of work experience, either abroad or when you are back in the UK.

On this module you will focus on developing your Korean language skills for academic purposes. You will learn basic research skills and conduct a study in an area that interests you. You may choose to focus on (non-)honorifics in Korean, (im-)polite languages, dialects and gendered terms in Korean. Alternatively, you could look at Korean pragmatics and sociolinguistic. Whichever you choose, you will write up your findings and present them verbally in Korean.

Explore how language can be an indicator of different social and cultural identities, as well as contributing to the construction of these identities. Develop the skills you have learnt in previous modules in analysing spoken and written texts. You will take an interdisciplinary approach to exploring the relationship between language, identity and culture. This means you might draw on other academic subject areas, such as sociology while studying.

Continue with your project from Korean Language Project 1 whilst looking at your employability skills. We will give you help and advice with CV writing and on interview techniques. You will study and discuss these topics in Korean, allowing you to develop your fluency even further. We will also cover translation and interpreting in the workplace and how you might use these skills in the future.

On this module you will study how the public views language and consider the social and political issues surrounding these views. Explore Standard English and ideas about correctness and consider public attitudes towards bilingualism and new language. You will also discuss taboo language and how attitudes can change because of technological developments.

This module offers an in depth exploration of the linguistics and culture of East Asia. This will give you an important wider context of the language you are learning. We will explore the structural and sociolinguistic aspects of East Asian language including:

• Grammar
• Phonology
• Writing systems
• Politeness
• Dialect variation
• Power and gender

On this module you will examine regional varieties of British English. You will learn about lexical, morphological, syntactic, phonetic and phonological features of British accents and dialects. By the end of the module you will be able to complete an analytical description and comparison of social and regional accents.

On this module you will explore how children acquire language skills. We will introduce you to theories of child language acquisition, focusing specifically on how they develop speech sounds. Study the phonological processes seen in children and learn how these evolve into adult speech systems. You will also learn to use specialist language acquisition and acoustic analysis software.

Your dissertation is your chance to take responsibility for your learning and conduct a piece of linguistic research on a topic you are passionate about. Your tutors will support you to refine your idea and encourage you to choose a topic that you enjoy and excel in. You will also attend 1 to 1 tutorials which will help you design and conduct your research and write up your findings.