The assignment (4,000 words) takes one of the approaches to spoken (and written) language analysis covered in the course (and which was not covered in the presentation that you delivered): Genre Analysis, Corpus Linguistics, Speech Act Theory, Cooperative Principle, Politeness Principle, Conversation Analysis, Critical Discourse Analysis, and
• Describes it supporting the discussion by reference to the reading, taking a critical position, as well as evaluating relevant current research issues, and focusing on dimensions of intercultural communication, where relevant (1500 words approx.)
• Takes a text and analyses it using the approach (1500 words approx.) – detailed analysis which is discussed and explained;
• Discusses the applications to teaching e.g. issues involved in applying the approach in your own context, cultural or intercultural issues, suitability to a particular group of learners, language policy etc;
• Specific and explicit detailed reference must also be made to the class presentation which covered the approach the student is exploring in the assignment. (1,000 words approx.)