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LING 1102 - Language and Ethnography of Communication

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017

This course introduces students to Language and Ethnography of Communication, a field of study which ties language and communication to the context in which the language is being used. The basis of an Ethnography of Communication is that what language is cannot be separated from how and why it is used. Accordingly, the focus is on an investigation of how language varies according to context. A key figure in the field is Dell Hymes, the American linguist who coined the term and who proposed the core elements of the approach in the mid C20th. Language and Ethnography of Communication is located within the broad field of sociolinguistics and related traditions are also introduced. Of particular relevance is functional linguistics which models the relationship between context and language and proposes language variation as linked either to the users of language or to the use of language. At a practical level the course will introduce ethnographic work which has been conducted on specific topics and in particular geographic locations, while at the same time conducting ethnographic observations within a chosen community or site of interaction, for example a coffee shop, a supermarket, a gym or an office. The course is activity based and students are encouraged to engage in collecting and analysing data related to authentic language use in the broad community. The variations of language use that are found in relation to age, gender, ethnicity, geographical location and social structure are some of the areas for investigation in the course.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code LING 1102
    Course Language and Ethnography of Communication
    Coordinating Unit Linguistics
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Assessment Essay; ethnographic analysis; practical; tutorial presentation
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr John Walsh



    Course Coordinator: Dr John Walsh

    Phone: 08 8313 5196                           Email: john.walsh@adelaide.edu.au

    Campus: North Terrace                         Room: Napier Building, Room 909

     

    Consultations: Please make initial inquiries and appointments via email.


    CourseTutor: Ms Evita Ratcliffe               Email: evita.ratcliffe@adelaide.edu.au

    Campus: North Terrace                           Room: Napier Building, room 912A

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .



    Lectures:          

    Monday:            11.00am – 12.00noon                Lower Napier LG29

     

    Tutorials:          

    Tuesday:           11.00am –  1.00pm                    Ligertwood 111 

                              

    Thursday:          10.00am – 12.00noon               Ligertwood 111 

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On completing this course students will:

    1.                  Understand the theoretical underpinnings of the tradition of Ethnography of Communication
                         and its location within the field of Sociolinguistics

    2.                  Understand different perspectives on context, including identities, social institutions, cultural values and  their             relationships with language

    3.                  Confidently engage with the technical discourse and metalanguage within the field

    4.                  Make the clear link between the use of language and the context of that use

    5.                  Link theory to the practical reality of language variation in the community

    6.                  Articulate why and how some varieties of language are more highly valued than others

    7.                  Understand and engage in the ethnographic method as an approach to data generation

    8.                  Generate, collate and analyse samples of authentic language use

    9.                  Undertake small-scale research, with a focus on language variation in the community

    10.               Engage productively and respectfully with their peers






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    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
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    1,2,3,4
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    6,7,8
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    9,10
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    8,6,
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    8,9,10
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    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    4,5,6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    The set text for the course is:
    Wardhaugh, R., and Fuller, JM. Introduction to Sociolinguistics, 7th edition, Wiley, 2015.
    Recommended Resources
    The Linguistics homepage on the Barr Smith Library site has a good section on resources for studies in linguistics
    including a number linked to Sociolinguistics and the Ethnography of Communication.

    Online Learning
    Additional course-related material is available through MyUni. The following documents will be available via MyUni: Course Profile, lecture content, description of assessment tasks, seminar related materials.

  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    The method of delivery is a one hour lecture per week with a two hour seminar linked to the lecture. Each lecture will involve some input, for example a power point presentation, along with some opportunity for questions and discussion. The two hour meeting will also be used to engage in experiential learning activities and exercises.

    The input will cover the range of topics and content which is appropriate to an introduction to Language and the Ethnography of Communication as a subfield within Sociolinguistics and how it foregrounds the ways in which language variation and context are entwined. The lectures will also include opportunities for students to contribute their opinions in regard to the content. Students will also be guided to collect and interpret data from within one or more speech communities
    as an important aspect of the course.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    1 x 1 hour lecture per week (12 weeks) = 12 hours

    1 x 2 hour seminar per week (11 weeks) = 22 hours

    3 hours course reading per week (12 weeks) = 36 hours

    3 hours research per week (12 weeks) = 36 hours

    5 hours course preparation per week (10 weeks) = 50 hours

    Total = 156 hours




    Learning Activities Summary

    Lectures

    1.  Orientation to the course - introduction and overview of the tradition of Sociolinguistics and the Ethnography of Communication

    2.  Language variation – dialect and accent           

    3.  The notion of communicative competence

    4.  Language and age

    5.  Language and age

    6.  Language and gender         

    7.  Language andgender
     
    8.  Language and social class

    9.  Language and social class 

    10. Language and ethnicity

    11. Language and ethnicity

    12. Language and globalisation   




    Small Group Discovery Experience
    Group work is the  default pedagogic process in tutorials. Student collaboration on tasks with designated group roles is the standard process in the teaching and learning cycle. One of the major assignments is an oral group presentation and students are provided with tutorial time to work with their team to develop the ideas behind the presentation.
  • Assessment

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    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

    Assessment Task
    Due Date Weight
    Assignment 1: Transcription and analysis activity. Week 5 30% [1,000 words including data transcription]
    Assignment 2: Group oral presentation on a
    chosen topic from the course content.
    Week 9 30% [power point plus written reflection of 500 words]
    Assignment 3: Data collection, transcription and
    reflective writing on language variation.
    Week 12 30% [1,500 words plus data transcription]
    Attendance at lectures and tutorials and active contribution 10%
    Assessment Detail
    Each assignment will be discussed in tutorials. Details will be posted on canvas at the appropriate time.
    Submission
    The Department of Linguistics operates within the School of Humanities policy in regard to student assignments.

    The deadline for submission of assignments is indicated in the Assessment Summary. Students will need to have contacted the course co-ordinator to make arrangements for alternative submission dates. Assignments are to be submitted online, as per information provided in the lectures and seminars.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

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    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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