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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Terminology
Module Code	LC404
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

- to make you aware of the nature of special languages- to introduce you to the field of lexicography- to teach you to source and research terms and definitions- to show you how to establish equivalence in terminology- to distinguish between varieties of language- to investigate key factors involved in language change- to analyse language planning and standardization strategies

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and retrieve terms from a variety of sources
2. Evaluate existing definitions
3. Formulate new definitions where existing definitions are inadequate
4. Produce your own glossary
5. Differentiate between various varieties of language

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent learning time	51	No Description
Total Workload: 75

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

Introduction to LSPIntroduction to theory of terminologyIntroduction to lexicography/ terminographyIntroduction to terminology databasesIntroduction to language planning and standardizationTeaching and Learning MethodsStudents will attend lectures for two hours each week.Students will be expected to compile a glossary in accordance with good terminographical practice in a subject field of their choice..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

0: Draskau, J. and Picht, H. (1985) Terminology: an introduction. Guildford: University of Surrey.Dubuc, R. (1997) Terminology: A Practical Approach adapted by Elaine Kennedy, Quebec: Linguatech.Sager/Dungworth/McDonald (1990) English Special Languages. ,

Other Resources

None

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