This module will introduce normative and descriptive models of judgments and choice. Formal models will include the axioms of probability, Bayesian networks,...

This module will introduce normative and descriptive models of judgments and choice. Formal models will include the axioms of probability, Bayesian networks, decision theory and game theory. The classic violations of these normative models will be critically discussed, in particular probability biases and choice anomalies. Current psychological models of judgment and choice will be presented, including heuristics and biases; prospect theory; sampling approaches; and the role of emotion in decision making. These will be evaluated and linked with more general principles of cognition.

This compulsory module is a requirement on all the language pathways of the MA in Language, Culture and History.

Seminars may focus particularly on the...

Language, Culture and History (ELCS0065)

This compulsory module is a requirement on all the language pathways of the MA in Language, Culture and History.

Seminars may focus particularly on the culture, history and literature of one or two of the languages taught in this MA. Students will normally choose between research topics offered for each 5 weeks of seminars. Recent seminar topics have included: ‘Memory’, ‘The Past’, ‘Sexuality’, Warfare’.

For their assessment, students will have the opportunity to consider the topic involved as it applies to the language of their choice: Catalan, Danish, Dutch, French, Galician, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.

This module focuses on a case study of an English language learner. It covers the study of language and discourse in preparation for an analysis of a...

This module focuses on a case study of an English language learner. It covers the study of language and discourse in preparation for an analysis of a learner's performance in the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, and the setting of learning objectives for that learner. It also looks at factors that can affect the learning of an individual and how knowledge of these can be addressed in the classroom.

In this module you will be:

exploring the main linguistic features of the English language, which underpin the assessment, planning and teaching of English
	critically analysing discourse at text, sentence and word level for diagnostic purposes
	understanding and reflecting on the implications of personal, social, cultural and educational factors affecting language acquisition and learning
	analysing and evaluating the importance of context in language use
	critically analysing features of language use, using key grammatical, lexical and phonological terms appropriately
This is one of the core modules for the TESOL Pre Service MA programme.