School of Law, Social Sciences & Communications

Course Guide for BA (Hons) Deaf Studies and Linguistics Course Leaders:
John Hay (Deaf Studies) Tom Dickins (Linguistics)

2011/2012 Academic Session

Date of Issue: June 2010 This version is valid until superseded

About this guide Welcome Attendance The Wolverhampton Graduate About the Course Academic Regulations Course information Course Structure University Academic Calendar 2011/12 Module Descriptions Course Management and Staff Involved with the Programme Where to Get Help with your Course Employability Progression for Further Study and Career Opportunities School Charter for Students Academic Misconduct

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About this guide

This Course Guide will help you plan your course. It tells you which modules you must study and pass, and lists the optional ones which contribute to your award. The Guide also offers you brief descriptions of each module, including general information about assessment tasks, and an overview of how the Course can be used for future career choices. You should read this Course Guide in conjunction with the Undergraduate Student Handbook; the Universitys Policies and Regulations. Together these documents should provide you with all the basic information that we think you will need for your period of study here. You are encouraged to read this Guide through now. It will be a considerable advantage to you to be familiar from the outset with the various aspects of your studies that are described. It may be that the relevance of some of the sections will not be immediately obvious. Keep it somewhere accessible, so that you can refer to it as needed. The answers to many of the questions that you will want to ask are contained in it. Obviously even in a document like this we have not covered every query and problem that you might have about the course. If you find that there is something you need to know, please check on www.www.wlv.ac.uk or contact Tom Dickins or John Hay. You can also consult the Universitys Student Services Gateway as appropriate. We are pleased to hear your views and welcome suggestions for ways of improving the operation of the Course. Please enter the contact details for your Personal Tutor for your future reference: Your local Academic School Office (HERE 2 HELP) is:
----------------------------------------------------The name of your Personal Tutor will be given to you at the beginning of your course and can be checked via e:Vision

Your Student Support Office is:

Here 2 Help Ground Floor, MD building Tel: 01902 322487 LSSC Student Support Office MC125 Tel 01902 321515 Email LSSCStudentSupport@wlv.ac.uk

Please note that in order to develop and improve the Course, it may be necessary on occasions to amend or revise the details given in this Course Guide.

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Welcome
On behalf of the Course Management Team I should like to extend to you a very warm welcome and we would like to take this opportunity to wish you every success in your studies at the University of Wolverhampton, and trust that your time at the University of Wolverhampton will prove to be enjoyable, stimulating and rewarding. BA (Hons) Deaf Studies and Linguistics is one of many courses run by the School of Law Social Science and Communications which has itself established an excellent reputation for the quality of its courses, for an innovative approach to teaching and learning, and for the friendliness of its staff. We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operation and development of your chosen course. We are, therefore, keen to hear your views and would welcome any suggestions that you may have about ways of improving any aspect of your course and/or the student experience here at the University. In practice, you will have the opportunity to do this through our student voice processes, such as student forums. Remember that the outcome of your studies could affect the whole of your future career and therefore study should certainly be your first priority. In resolving to work hard however, do not forget to have time for recreation and social activities. Do take full advantage of the University facilities at your disposal. John A Hay Course Leader, Deaf Studies J.A.Hay@wlv.ac.uk Tom Dickins Course Leader, Linguistics T.Dickins@wlv.ac.uk

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Attendance
The University recognises that you have made a significant investment in both time and money in choosing to study for an undergraduate degree. Staff are committed to helping you fulfil your potential. Your attendance at, and participation, in classes is a key factor in ensuring that you do so. Attendance will help you to: Understand the subject area you are studying; Acquire and develop the skills and knowledge needed to ensure success; Prepare for and undertake assessments; Learn from and with your fellow students; Receive feedback from teaching; Participate in practical and group work; Develop your communication skills. If you are unable to attend a class please let your tutor know that you are unable to do so. He/she will then be able to give you advice on what was covered in the class, and what you need to do to catch up. Please do remember how important attendance is to your success. The University considers this to be so important that it reserves the right to review the position of students who fail to attend.

The Wolverhampton Graduate

By the end of your course, the university expects you to be a Wolverhampton Graduate who is knowledgeable and enterprising, digitally literate and a global citizen. Digitally Literate Our graduates will be confident users of advanced technologies; they will lead others, challenging convention by exploiting the rich sources of connectivity digital working allows. Knowledgeable and Enterprising Our graduates will know how to critique, analyse and then apply knowledge they acquire in an enterprising way. Global citizens Our graduates will bring informed understandings of their place and ethical responsibilities in the world. Further information can be found on the University student webpage for Graduate Attributes.

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About the Course

This Guide outlines the modules which are available, teaching and learning activities and assessment tasks. If there is anything you need to discuss further, please contact John A Hay Deaf Studies or Tom Dickins, Linguistics. The educational aims of the course The Deaf Studies and Linguistics integrated joint offers students the chance to explore a range of social and language related topics in a stimulating and multi-cultural environment. By means of high quality teaching and a flexible, responsive and vocationally relevant curriculum, students will learn to identify and understand the challenges faced by deaf people, and gain a detailed knowledge of how sign and spoken languages work. Students will have opportunities to consider a variety of issues and perspectives surrounding working with deaf people. They will study current policies, laws, procedures and practices to develop professional strategies useful for their future working lives. They will also learn how meaning is created, not only through choices of signs and words and grammatical structures, but through wider social and cultural contextual factors. The programme will develop a range of subject specific and transferable skills, including higher order conceptual and communication skills, enterprise, digital literacy and IT awareness, all of which are of immense value in graduate employment. The course fosters cooperative and independent work, as well as critical reflection. The course learning outcomes are to: 1. develop the ability to process and analyse and evaluate concepts and theories related to deafness and deaf peoples lives within the legal, cultural and political contexts of disability 2. effectively communicate in British Sign Language (BSL) to intermediate level, supported by theoretical knowledge of BSL and Sign Linguistics utilising live communicative strategies as well as digital communication facilities 3. demonstrate the underlying values and principles relevant to the ideologies of inclusion, and reflect on the potential connections and discontinuities between aspects of subject knowledge and their application in social policies and concepts 4. exhibit a knowledge and understanding of the forms and functions of language at the levels of phonology, lexis, syntax and text 5. apply a range of linguistic and critical approaches to the analysis of language and synthesise a range of relevant empirical data 6. work both co-operatively and independently whilst developing the expertise required to progress to related studies at postgraduate level, and the skills and knowledge necessary for successful employment. These will be achieved through the following learning activities: Learning will be face to face and on-line and will consist of the following: Lectures Seminars Tutorials Debates Small and large group work
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Discussion forums Student presentations Work- and community- based learning through placements (to support employability skills) Research activities Independent and guided study Collaborative on-line tasks and activities including British Sign Language Individual on-line tasks and activities Case studies Role play The on-line activities and electronic presentations prepared by the students will support their digital literacy. The group tasks and seminars will support students enterprise.

The international perspectives to topics taken in lectures and learning tasks will support students global citizenship. All lecturer-produced course documents will be available on WOLF for students to access electronically. Students will receive electronic feedback for all on-line tasks. Formative assessments will be available electronically where possible and electronic feedback will be given. The course will include opportunities at every level for students to engage in collaborative on-line learning. Students will be supported in developing electronic Personal Development Planning (ePDP) Where appropriate students will have the opportunity to submit assessments online.

Academic Regulations
This course adheres to the Universitys academic regulations for students undertaking an undergraduate degree. A full version of these regulations can be found on the University web page for Policies and Regulations. These regulations govern your course and will be binding on you. It is, therefore, important that you read and become familiar with them.

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Course information Benchmarks

QAA subject benchmark Yes

Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) Professional, Statutory & Regulatory Body requirements Special Educational Needs Disability Act 2001 (SENDA) Race Relations Amendment Act (RRAA)

Yes No Yes Yes

www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfr astructure/benchmark/honou rs/education www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfr astructure/benchmark/honou rs/linguistics www.FHEQ.ac.uk

www.disability.gov.uk/policy/ sen
University of Wolverhampton Race Equality Policy

www.wlv.ac.uk/equalopps/R aceequalitypolicy.htm~sectio n3
The latest version of the QAA Benchmark Statement for Linguistics summarises the defining principles of Linguistics as follows: Linguistics is concerned with language in all its forms, spoken, written and signed. Because language appears to be a uniquely human attribute, the questions of what language is, how human beings come to have it and how they use it have been pursued for over 2,000 years. Inquiry into language has raised fundamental questions about human cognition and behaviour ever since. Perhaps the key insight of linguistics is just that language and linguistic behaviour are highly structured, and the guiding principle of modern linguistics is that the nature of these structures can be elucidated by systematic study through a range of theoretical and empirical methodologies. There is no formal benchmark statement for Deaf Studies.

We have followed guidance a wide range of University policies and strategies including: School Assessment Handbook; Teaching and Learning Strategy; Assessment Strategy; Diversity and Equality Policy; Research Strategy; Ethics Policy; APL Strategy; Blended Learning Strategy Assessment Methods:
A range of assessment types will be utilised on the degree as listed below. Essay, written report or response to case study, presentations, exams and in class tests, seminar presentations, conference or seminar paper, panel discussion or debate, self evaluation and assessment, practical assessment. The assessment tasks progress in terms of the challenge they present at each level in the following ways: by demanding more critical evaluation and analysis by students; by requiring
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students to undertake more independent research; by increasingly complex levels of content; by the referencing of a wider range of academic resources.

Support for Learning

Specific support through single-semester and year-long modules. Study skills (such as using Harvard referencing and writing for academic purposes) are embedded in some modules at level 4 and extended at levels 5 and 6. Students will receive feedback informally throughout the modules and formally through written feedback for their formative and summative assignments. This feedback will be constructive and indicate to students how to progress in their learning. All students will have a personal tutor to support their progress through the course. The Centre for Academic Skills provides learning support and resources in groups and individually.

Distinctive Features of the Course: 1. Being taught British Sign Language, using digital and analogue facilities, adds a unique dimension to the study of inclusive practices in society. 2. Students are taught to understand a bi-lingual and bicultural approach towards Deaf sign language users. 3. Academic and pastoral support is provided as a priority by deaf and hearing tutors from day one of the course. Peer mentoring offers an extra support mechanism.

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Course Structure BA (Hons) Deaf Studies and Linguistics UG Regulations

Students will study Standard Full-time: modules worth 120 credits each academic year, taught over two semesters in the academic year. Part-time: normally modules worth no more than 80 credits each academic year.

Level 4
Core modules (C): you must take all core modules Option modules (O): select module(s) according to the instructions provided
Year long modules
C/O Module Code & Title Credit

4DF002 British Sign Language for Beginners Choose one module from this box:

20

4GK006 Success in Higher Education 4WL002 Basic Language 4WL003 Language Development 4GK004 Volunteering in the Community

20

Take two year-long modules, one from each box above. You must also take all four of the semester-long modules below:
Semester 1
C/O Module Code & Title Credit C/O

Semester 2
Module Code & Title Credit

4LN002 Structural Linguistics 1

20

4LN001 Applied Linguistics 1

20

4DF001 Deaf Identities

20

4IG003 Introduction to Sign Linguistics

20

You should take four semester-long modules and two year-long modules at each level for your degree.
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Level 5
Core modules (C): you must take all core modules Option modules (O): select module(s) according to the instructions provided
Year long modules
C/O Module Code & Title Credit

5DF002 Intermediate BSL: People and Places

20

5LN003 Language and Meaning 5GK005 Volunteering in Action O 5WL001 Basic Language Learning 5WL002 Language Development for Employment

20

Take two year-long modules, one from each box above. You must also take all four of the semester-long modules below:
Semester 1
C/O Module Code & Title Credit C/O

Semester 2
Module Code & Title Credit

5LN001 Applied Linguistics 2

20

5LN004 Structural Linguistics 2

20

5DF001 Research into Language Development and Deafness

20

5IG003 BSL Syntax and Translation

20

You should take four semester-long modules and two year-long modules at each level for your degree.

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Level 6
Core modules (C): you must take all core modules Option modules (O): select module(s) according to the instructions provided
Year long modules
C/O Module Code & Title Credit

6DF004 British Sign Language Skills within work and Community Domains O 6LN005 Language and the Mind 6LN003 Language in translation 20

6LN 002 Independent Study (Linguistics)

O
6DF002 Deaf Studies Project

20

Take two year-long modules, one from each box above. When choosing your modules, please keep an overall balance between the two subjects. You must also take four of the semester-long modules below, one from each box: Semester 1
C/O Module Code & Title Credit C/O

Semester 2
Module Code & Title Credit

6LN001 Applied Linguistics 3

20 Credit

6LN004 Structural Linguistics 3 6DF003 Community Link : Research and Work in the Deaf Community OR 6DF002 Deaf Studies Project

20

6DF001 Deaf Blind Communication, Guidance, Policy and Practice

20 Credit

20

You should take four semester-long modules and two year-long modules at each level for your degree.

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University Academic Calendar 2011/12

University Academic Calendar for 2011/12 academic year for the delivery of the 20-credit framework.

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Module Descriptions Deaf Studies (below) Linguistics click here

Level 4 Modules (1) 4DF002 British Sign Language for Beginners Semester Year Long Credit value 20 Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Module Leader Christine Jolly Telephone 001902 - 323588 Email Christine.Jolly@wlv.ac.uk Staff Room Number MC323 Module Description This module aims to give students the confidence and skills to engage in British Sign Language conversation on a range of familiar topics that are relevant to their daily lives. Students will gain knowledge of grammatical features that will provide an essential platform for further study in this area. You will learn BSL sentences and common expressions relating to areas of immediate relevance and describe in simple terms aspects of your background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need, using appropriate grammatical features. You will communicate with others in a direct exchange about familiar topics, while demonstrating awareness of BSL conversational conventions. Assessment: In - Class test 50%, Oral test 50% Site: CITY 4DF001 Deaf Identities Semester Semester one - Core Module Credit value 20 Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Module Leader Sarah Bown Telephone 01902 2672 Email S.Bown@wlv.ac.uk Staff Room Number MC324 Module Description This module aims to introduce students to general and specific issues that affect d/Deaf people. The wider debate, ideas and perceptions around disability/deafness will be looked at together with the implications for services, interventions and the law and the impact these can have upon people with d/Deafness and their identity. Assessment Coursework 100% Site: City

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4IG003 Introduction to Sign Linguistics Semester Semester 2 Core Module Credit value 20 Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Module Leader Kris Dekesel Telephone 01902 322352 Email K.Dekesel@wlv.ac.uk Staff Room Number MC306 Module Description This module introduces students to sign linguistic terminology, the different branches of, and approaches to, linguistic study and examines the universal and unique linguistic features of British Sign Language in comparison with other languages within the sign, spoken and written modality. Assessment Coursework 100% Site: City 5DF002 Intermediate BSL People ands Places Semester Year Long Credit value 20 Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Module Leader Rebecca Fenton Telephone 01902 323418 Email R.Fenton@wlv.ac.uk Staff Room Number MC323 Module Description This module enables students to further develop their receptive and productive British Sign Language skills to an intermediate level in relation to relevant, everyday issues. Assessment 1. In-class test 50% 2. Presentation 50% Site: City 5DF001 Research into Language and Deafness S emester Semester one Core Module Credit value 20 Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Module Leader Christine Jolly Telephone 01902 323588 Email K.Dekesel@wlv.ac.uk Staff Room Number MC306 Module Description This module is offers students a comprehensive examination of the linguistic and psychological development of deaf children via research tasks and relevant assignment tasks. Students will process relevant data and analyse sources related to deaf childrens language development. Students will gain knowledge of the psychological development and cognitive processes involved in deaf childrens language activity and how this affects the perceptions of parents and professionals Students will also examine ethical considerations involved in researching children
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with reference to deafness They will critically analyse concepts and theories linked to the expressive language of deaf children in relation to their language environments Assessment 1. Research Proposal 2. Coursework Site: City 5IG003 BSL Syntax and Translation Semester Semester two Credit value 20 Pre-requisites 4IG4003 Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Module Leader Kristiaan Dekesel Telephone Ext 2352 Email K.Dekesel@wlv.ac.uk Staff Room Number MC306 Module Description In the study of Humanity there is a maine deficiencie, one Province not to have visited, and that is gesture." (John Bulwer, Chirologia 1644) This module comprises a comprehensive study of the structure of British Sign Language (BSL). The aims are to provide students with an understanding of the inherent linguistic aspects of BSL in order to facilitate sentence level translations. By the end of the module, students will have an in-depth knowledge of the research carried out on BSL during the past twenty-five years. Assessment Coursework 100% Site: City Level 6DF004 Module British Sign Language within Work and Community Domains Semester Year Long Credit value 20 Pre-requisites 4DF002 and 5DF002 or APA for BSL Signature Level one Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Module Leader David Wolf Rose Telephone His interpreter 01902 322483 Email DWRose@wlv.ac.uk Staff Room Number MC333 Module Description The module aims to enhance and develop a students current understanding of BSL language features, cultural knowledge and work-based terminology to prepare them for the Community Link research Module in semester 2 and/or graduate employment. The module will also address cultural and political aspects of the Deaf community which will enhance the students knowledge in preparation for employment/Community Link. Assessment 1. In-class test 50% 2. 2. In-class test 50% Site: City

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6DF001 Deaf Blind Communication, Policy and Practice Semester Semester one Credit value 20 Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Module Leader John A Hay Telephone Interpreter 01902 322483 Email J.A.Hay@wlv.ac.uk Staff Room Number MC323 Module Description This module aims to involve students in an analysis and evaluation of issues linked to deaf blind people, policies and service provision. It promotes the understanding of deaf-blindness as a unique disability and enables students to identify the categories of impairment covered by the term deafblind. It will address Deaf-Blind communication and guiding practices. Students will explore the professional contexts and ethics and understand policies and legislation related to the needs of deaf-blind people. Assessment 1. Portfolio 2. Practical Site : City 6DF002 Independent Project on Deaf Studies Semester Semester one or two Credit value 20 Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Module Leader Sandra Pratt Telephone 01902 323326 Email SPRATT@wlv.ac.uk Staff Room Number MC324 Module Description This module fulfils the requirements of an Honours degree and enables students to work independently on a topic of their choice. It allows students to enhance and demonstrate their research and writing skills; critically analyse their findings and write extensively on an area relevant to Deaf Studies. Assessment Project 100% Site: City 6DF003 Community Link: Research and Work in the Deaf Community Semester Semester two Credit value 20 Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Module Leader David Wolf Rose Telephone His Interpreter : 01902 322483 Email DWR@wlv.ac.uk Staff Room Number Module Description
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The module provides students with practical research work with academic study in a way that is also beneficial to organisations, which provide services to deaf people. Students will have the opportunity to build upon previous knowledge and experience related to services to deaf people by applying their research skills to a placement project with an external organisation in order to develop a range of vocational skills. Assessment 1. Coursework 30% 2. Written Project 70% Site: City

LINGUISTICS MODULES

4LN002 Structural linguistics 1 This module is an introduction to the basic structures of language and consists of three separate threads: phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax. It explores the basic concepts of each thread individually and discovers how they are linked. Description Weighting 1. In-class test 100 %

4LN001 Applied Linguistics 1 This is a core introductory module that assumes no previous knowledge of linguistics. It aims to give you an insight into the unique and fascinating nature of human language by introducing the fundamental concerns and concepts of both the applied branches of the discipline. Description Weighting 1 2 Group work (followed by individual write-ups): 1,000 words (maximum) Multiple-choice test 50% 50%

5LN001 Applied Linguistics 2 This module investigates the major concerns of sociolinguistics, that is, the constraints on language variation imposed by social context and stylistic choices. In addition, you will be introduced to problems of methodology in sociolinguistic investigation and will examine the consequences of sociolinguistic variation for national language planning and education. Description Weighting 1 2 One piece of coursework Two-hour examination (2 questions carrying equal weight) 50% 50%

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5LN003 Language and Meaning

This module offers students an introduction to the ways in which meaning is conveyed in language, focussing on meaning in words and sentences and on contextual factors. Once students have got to grips with the basic theories and frameworks, they will be given the opportunity to work in groups on a topic of their choice, gathering and interpreting their own linguistic data.

Description 1 2 Test Group work

Weighting 50% 50%

5LN004 Structural Linguistics 2 This module builds on Structural Linguistics 1 and develops a deeper understanding of the basic concepts of phonetics & phonology, morphology and syntax and the ways in which they are linked to each other. In phonetics and phonology it moves from investigating the physical production of speech sounds to the exploration of the systems and patterns of speech sounds in a language. In the morphology strand, it looks at different types of word-formation processes, explores the notion of productivity and constraints on productivity. It also looks at morphology and its relation to the lexicon, phonology and syntax. In syntax, it explores the noun phrase and the verb phrase in more depth and explores how sentences can be embedded within each other. Description Weighting 1. Portfolio of assessment tasks 100%

6LN001 Applied Linguistics 3 This module explores in more complexity and detail some of the issues introduced in LN2204 relating to the mechanisms, motivations and outcomes of language variation and change. Particular attention will be paid to the use of case studies to test the key theories of language variation and change. Description Weighting 1 2 Extended language analysis (34%) Oral presentation and contribution (16%) Extended student-generated analysis (written) 50% 50%

6LN002 Linguistics Project The project in Linguistics gives you the opportunity to explore in greater detail an area of your choice. If you wish to graduate with Honours you must pass at least one project module at Level 3, either in Linguistics or in the other subject area in your named award. Description Weighting 1 10,000-12,000-word independent study 100.00%

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6LN003 Language in Translation This module looks at the theory and practice of translation from a linguistic perspective. In particular, it will examine the various ways in which meaning can be encoded and interpreted, and the properties and functions of texts. This module has a strong practical orientation and in the seminars you will look at various language-specific problems of translating into English. Description Weighting 1 2 In-class text analysis test Translation and commentary 50% 50%

6LN004 Structural Linguistics 3 This module builds on Structural Linguistics 1 & 2 and continues to develop a deeper understanding of the basic concepts of phonetics & phonology, morphology and syntax and the ways in which they are linked to each other. In phonetics and phonology it continues to investigate the physical production of speech sounds and the systems and patterns of speech sounds in a language, and also to investigate how phonetics and phonology is applied to the world of work. In the morphology strand it looks at language typology, explores the notion of thematic roles and the theory of case assignment. It also looks at morphology and its relation to the lexicon, phonology and syntax. In syntax, it explores more complex sentences. Description Weighting 1. 2. Group presentation In-class text 50% 50%

6LN005 Language and the Mind This module aims to provide the theoretical framework for the study of language from a psycholinguistic viewpoint; to study language comprehension and production, memory for language, first and second language acquisition and interlanguage, and to apply knowledge to a number of case studies through an investigation of a number of language disorders. Description Weighting 1. 2. Field-work essay, based on data collection and analysis a) Portfolio of work on language disorders (30%); b) Paired/group oral presentation (20%) 50% 50%

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Course Management and Staff Involved with the Programme

Name Role Building and room number MC323 Telephone Email number @wlv.ac.uk 01902 32His Interpreter 01902 322483 01902323588 His Interpreter 01902 322483 01902 322672 01902 322352 01902 323418 01902 322460 01902 322290 01902 323468 01902 323480 J.A.Hay@wlv.ac.uk

John Hay

A Senior Lecturer
Course Leader Deaf Studies

Senior Lecturer Deaf MC323

Christine Studies and BSL Jolly David Wolfe Senior Lecturer Deaf MC323 Rose Studies and BSL

Christine.Jolly@wlv.ac.uk D.W.Rose@wlv.ac.uk

Sarah Bown

Kristiaan Dekesel Rebecca Fenton Tom Dickins

Veronica Brock Marion West Irina Moore

Senior Lecturer Course Leader for Interpreting BSL English Principal Lecturer Department Leader Languages Senior Lecturer Deaf Studies/Interpreting Course Leader Linguistics Senior Lecturer Senior Lecturer Linguistics Senior Lecturer Linguistics Senior Lecturer Linguistics

MC324

S.Bown@wlv.ac.uk

MC306 MC323 MC335 MC335 MC332 MC334

K.Dekesel@wlv.ac.uk R.Fenton@wlv.ac.uk T.Dickins@wlv.ac.uk V.M.Brock@wlv.ac.uk M.West2@wlv.ac.uk I.Moore@wlv.ac.uk

The Linguistics Team Tom Dickins MC335 T.Dickins@wlv.ac.uk Tom Dickins, who is the Course Leader for BA Linguistics Joint, teaches on Applied Linguistics 1, 2 and 3, and Research Methods for Languages, Linguistics & TESOL. His interests include lexicology, language variation and change, sociolinguistics, and language and political discourse, with particular reference to Slavonic languages (especially Russian and Czech). He is a core member of the Centre for Transnational and Transcultural Relations. He also teaches Russian on the WLP programme. See http://www.wlv.ac.uk/default.aspx?page=12044. Veronica Brock MC335 V.M.Brock@wlv.ac.uk

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Veronica Brock teaches on Structural Linguistics 1, 2 and 3. Her particular specialisms are phonology, phonetics, language design, language teaching methodology, language teacher training and language acquisition. She also teaches Swedish on the WLP programme, and is Course Leader for TESOL. Irina Moore MC334 I.Moore@wlv.ac.uk Irina Moore teaches on Structural Linguistics 1, 2 and 3, Language and the Mind, and Language in Translation. Her PhD is in psycholinguistics, and other interests include language and translation, morphology, language acquisition and pragmatics. She also teaches English as a Foreign Language, Advanced 2, and Russian on the WLP programme. See http://www.wlv.ac.uk/default.aspx?page=11367. Debbie Orpin MC409 D.S.Orpin@wlv.ac.uk Debbie Orpin, who is the Course Leader for BA English Language, received an MA in Applied Linguistics from Birmingham University. Before coming to Wolverhampton University, she taught EFL and English for Academic Purposes in Italy and in the West Midlands. Debbie currently teaches undergraduate modules in aspects of lexis, discourse analysis and pragmatics. She is also part of the School of Law, Social Sciences and Communications senior academic counselling team. Her research interests are in the application of corpus linguistics to discourse analysis. Debbie is currently studying for a PhD in Corpus Linguistics on the discourse surrounding the measles, mumps and rubella controversy. Marion West MC322 M.West2@wlv.ac.uk Marion West teaches on Applied Linguistics 1 and 2, Language and Meaning, and Research Methods for Languages, Linguistics & TESOL. Her main interests relate to language acquisition, research methods, corpus linguistics, and language teaching methodology. She is currently researching the development of students academic writing as part of her doctoral studies. She also teaches English as a Foreign Language, and is Course Leader for the English Plus Foundation Award (EPFA).

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Where to get help with your course

Student Support
If you encounter any issues (personal or academic) the following diagram directs you to the appropriate department or staff member.

Employability
What is Employability? Employability is concerned with the development of skills aimed at enhancing your employment prospects throughout your time here at the University of Wolverhampton. Developing specialist subject and academic knowledge is important for employers but they also want to employ individuals who are able to: Communicate effectively, Work in a team and have good interpersonal skills. Solve problems Work on their own using their own initiative and are able to adapt to changing situations Be self-confident How Will You Develop Your Employment Skills? At the School of Law Social Science and Communications we aim to provide you with the opportunity to develop these through the modules you will be studying. The assessments you do for your modules are designed to help you develop Subject specific skills through the research you undertake for the assignments. In addition, they are also designed to help you develop other key skills such as your written communication skills. Where you have formal presentations, this will build your self-confidence in addition to helping you develop your skills of verbal communication. Working as part of a team will develop vital group-work skills. Attending your classes regularly will further ensure that you have the opportunity to develop other skills. Throughout your time at the University, you will develop and be able to demonstrate a number of skills, some of which are listed below: Working as part of a group Demonstrating teamwork skills and leadership skills Effective communication Written (via reports etc.) Oral (through formal presentations) Problem-solving IT skills (which include use of basic packages for word processing, spreadsheets, use of email etc.) Time management attending classes, handing in of assignments, planning study time

You may also be working part-time. The experience you gain within a work environment is a very worthwhile one and also helps you to develop transferable skills which are valued by employers.

Career Opportunities and Progression for Further Study

A degree in Deaf Studies and English gives you the perfect grounding for any career requiring critical thinking, literacy competence, and a range of analytical and presentation skills.

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Deaf Studies offers you a research placement in the final year within the UK Deaf Community while English offers frequent opportunities to meet professionals from relevant sectors, including speech and language therapists, academic authors. You will have a real advantage when entering work because this degree will enable you to immediately enter a range of careers in the Deaf Community. Other career destinations have included communication support, key skills coordinator, NVQ assessor, lecturers, researcher roles and local authority positions in related fields. Many graduates have gone on to take a PGCE qualification and several have enrolled on higher degrees (including two in the last two years who are completing PhDs in related fields) Others go on to undertake post graduate diplomas such as Social Work and Audiology as well as Masters Degrees in Disabilities Studies, Speech and Language Therapy and Human Communications.

School Charter for Students See LSSC Student Handbook

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Academic Misconduct
The University considers seriously all acts of academic misconduct, which by definition are dishonest and in direct opposition to the values of a learning community. Academic misconduct, if not challenged, will ultimately devalue academic standards and honest effort on the part of students.

Defining Academic Misconduct Cheating

Cheating is defined as any attempt to gain unfair advantage in an assessment by dishonest means, and includes, for example, all breaches of examination room rules, impersonating another student, falsifying data, and obtaining an examination paper in advance of its authorised release. This is not an exhaustive list and other common examples of cheating would include Being in possession of crib notes during an examination Copying from the work of another student Prohibited communication during an examination Acts of plagiarism or collusion as defined below

Collusion
Collusion is when two or more people combine to produce a piece of work for assessment that is passed off as the work of one student alone. The work may be so alike in content, wording and structure that the similarity goes beyond what might have been coincidence. For example where one student has copied the work of another, or where a joint effort has taken place in producing what should have been an individual effort. Collusion should not be confused with the normal situation in which students learn from one another, sharing ideas and group work to complete assignments (where this is specifically authorised).

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of taking someone elses work and passing it off as your own. This includes incorporating either unattributed direct quotation(s) or substantial paraphrasing from the work of another/others. It is important to cite all sources whose work has been drawn on and reference them fully in accordance with the referencing standard used in each academic school. The most common forms of plagiarism are Cut or copied and pasted materials from websites Copying the work of another student (past or present) including essays available through essay bank websites or other data. Copying material from a text book or journal Students may go to great lengths to disguise the source reference they have been consulting in contributing to an assignment without understanding that with proper referencing this is entirely acceptable.

Support for Students

The University, through its academic staff, will be both sympathetic and supportive in preventing plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct, particularly in the first year of undergraduate study. A variety of support mechanisms are in place to help students succeed and avoid academic misconduct. Visit our study skills support website at www.wlv.ac.uk/skills See the section on tackling academic misconduct.
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Download the Students' Union guide to Avoiding Academic Misconduct ("Read, Write, Pass") - available from the same webpages. Book an appointment to see a study skills adviser - through the Learning Centres or by contacting the LSSC Student Support Office (MC125). Speak to your personal tutor or module leader. There is help available if you need it. The University caught and prosecuted 500 cases of Academic Misconduct last year - it is better to do the work than think you can get away with cheating - the penalties are severe...

Penalties
Where an offence is admitted, or a panel decides that cheating, plagiarism or collusion has occurred, a penalty will be imposed. The severity of the penalty will vary according to the nature of the offence and the level of study. Penalties will range from failure of the assignment under investigation to a restriction of the award a student may ultimately achieve or a requirement to leave the University. Full details about the University's policy on Academic Misconduct and regulations and procedures for the investigation of academic misconduct are available at our website: www.wlv.ac.uk/polsregs

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