1. ASIGNATURA / COURSE TITLE 1.1. Código / Course number 1.2

ASIGNATURA: LENGUAJE, FUNCIÓN Y COGNICIÓN
CÓDIGO: 32084
CENTRO: FACULTAD DE FILOSOFÍA Y LETRAS
TITULACIÓN: MÁSTER UNIVERSITARIO EN LINGÜÍSTICA APLICADA AL
INGLÉS (MULAI)
NIVEL: MÁSTER
TIPO: OPTATIVA
Nº DE CRÉDITOS: 5 ECTS
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ASIGNATURA / COURSE TITLE
Lenguaje, función y cognición
Language, Function and Cognition
1.1.
Código / Course number
32084
1.2.
Materia / Content area
Módulo 2: Lingüística aplicada al discurso y la comunicación en lengua inglesa
Module 2: English Discourse and Communication Analysis
1.3.
Nivel / Course level
Formación optativa / Elective subject
1.4.
Nivel / Course level
Máster / Master (MA)
1.5.
Curso / Year
1º / 1st
1.6.
Semestre / Semester
2º / 2nd
1.7.
Número de créditos / Credit allotment
5 créditos ECTS / 5 ECTS credits
1.8.
Requisitos previos / Prerequisites
Disponer de un nivel de inglés que permita al alumno leer bibliografía de
consulta y comprender las clases presenciales y comunicarse en ellas.
Students must know enough English to read and write in the language, follow
in-class sessions and communicate orally.
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CÓDIGO: 32084
CENTRO: FACULTAD DE FILOSOFÍA Y LETRAS
TITULACIÓN: MÁSTER UNIVERSITARIO EN LINGÜÍSTICA APLICADA AL
INGLÉS (MULAI)
NIVEL: MÁSTER
TIPO: OPTATIVA
Nº DE CRÉDITOS: 5 ECTS
1.9.
Requisitos mínimos de asistencia a las sesiones
presenciales / Minimum attendance requirement
La asistencia a las sesiones presenciales es muy recomendable.
Attendance at contact sessions is highly recommended.
1.10. Datos del equipo docente / Faculty data
Manuela Romano (COORDINADORA DE LA ASIGNATURA/COURSE COORDINATOR)
Departamento de Filología Inglesa / Department of English Studies
Facultad de Filosofía y Letras / School of Arts
Despacho 306 (Módulo VI BIS) / Office 306 (Module VI BIS)
Teléfono / Phone: (+34) 91-4974420
Correo electrónico / Email: manuela.romano@uam.es
1.11. Objetivos del curso / Course objectives
The course provides an introduction to Functional and Socio-Cognitive
Linguistics, one of the most important theories for Applied Linguistics. In the
course we will look at recent theoretical developments and their applications
to English discourses; to the relations between language, culture, and
cognition; and to language teaching and learning, as well as to translation. The
course will give students the theoretical foundations that will allow them to
pursue their interests in problems of language and discourse, as well as apply
them to a number of professions. Thus, it provides a link between the world of
research and the multiple linguistic problems found in professional activities,
giving students a principled base for solving these problems.
By the end of the course, students should:
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Know the main theoretical and methodological concepts from
cognitive models and how to apply them to the study of language
and discourse.
Have learnt to relate knowledge about language to that of other
disciplines.
To do so, the skills and competences that follow are particularly addressed
throughout the course:
G1
To know the theoretical premises and methodologies of the main
linguistic models.
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CÓDIGO: 32084
CENTRO: FACULTAD DE FILOSOFÍA Y LETRAS
TITULACIÓN: MÁSTER UNIVERSITARIO EN LINGÜÍSTICA APLICADA AL
INGLÉS (MULAI)
NIVEL: MÁSTER
TIPO: OPTATIVA
Nº DE CRÉDITOS: 5 ECTS
G3
To extend knowledge of language as a natural process, which is
complex, changing and creative, and the way in which social contexts
and cultural factors influence language use.
G9 To be receptive to the exchange of concepts and ideas from different
linguistic models.
E1 To know the main theoretical and methodological frameworks in the
study of language and discourse, and their applications to the study of
language in contemporary society.
E9 Be able to relate the knowledge gained about language with the
knowledge of other disciplines.
E15 To have an analytical attitude to linguistic evidence and show initiative
in solving technical and procedural problems in the use of the
scientific method.
E19 To be able to think critically about linguistic problems and its relation
to present society.
T2 To work collaboratively, planning one’s work and managing time while
assessing one’s progress.
T3 To locate, synthesize and evaluate written, spoken and electronic
sources, and to apply bibliographic conventions appropriately.
T4 To be aware of diversity and multiculturalism as enriching.
1.12. Contenidos del programa / Course contents
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3.
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6.
Key concepts in Cognitive Linguistics
Language, Culture & Cognition
Language & Categorization
Metaphor & Blended Spaces in Use
Cognitive Applications to Discourse & Translation
Cognitive Applications to L2 Learning & Teaching
1.13. Referencias de consulta / Course bibliography
DIRVEN, R. & M. VERSPOOR (Eds.) (2004/2nd ed). Cognitive Exploration of
Language and Linguistics. Amsterdam/New York: John Benjamins.
EVANS, V. & M. GREEN (2006). Cognitive Linguistics. An Introduction.
Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
GEERAERTS, D. (2010). Theories of Lexical Semantics. Oxford: Oxford
University Press.
IBARRETXE, I. & J. VALENZUELA (2012) Lingüística Cognitiva. Barcelona:
Anthropos.
KÖVECSES, Z. (2002). Metaphor: A Practical Introduction. Oxford: Oxford
University Press.
KÖVECSES, Z. (2015). Where Metaphors come from. Reconsidering Context
in Metaphor. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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CENTRO: FACULTAD DE FILOSOFÍA Y LETRAS
TITULACIÓN: MÁSTER UNIVERSITARIO EN LINGÜÍSTICA APLICADA AL
INGLÉS (MULAI)
NIVEL: MÁSTER
TIPO: OPTATIVA
Nº DE CRÉDITOS: 5 ECTS
LANGACKER, R. (2008). Cognitive Grammar: A Basic Introduction. New York:
Oxford University Press.
LITTLEMORE, J. (2009). Applying Cognitive Linguistics to Second Language
Learning and Teaching. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
RADEN, G. & R. DIRVEN (2007). Cognitive English Grammar.
Amsterdam/New York: John Benjamins.
ROBINSON, P. & N.C. ELLIS (2008). Handbook of Cognitive Linguistics and
Second Language Acquisition. N. York and London: Routledge.
ROJO, A. & I. IBARRETXE (2013). Cognitive Linguistics and Translation:
Advances in Some Theoretical Models and Applications. Berlin/New
York: Mouton de Gruyter.
ROMANO, M. & M.D. PORTO (Eds.) (2016) Exploring Discourse Strategies:
Multimodal and Socio-Cognitive Perspectives. Pragmatics & Beyond
Series. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
TAYLOR, J. R. (2002). Cognitive Grammar. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
TAYLOR, J. R. & J. LITTLEMORE (2014). The Bloomsbury Companion to
Cognitive Linguistics. London: Bloomsbury.
Further references and required readings (articles and book chapters) will be
posted on the course website.
2. Métodos docentes / Teaching methodology
Teaching methodology includes the following activities:
A. Classroom activities
 Theoretical and practical classes: sessions in which the teacher will
present the framework of the course content and in which students
apply the concepts, via theoretical debates, analysis, oral
presentations, etc.
 Follow-up tutorials: monitoring and scheduled sessions face advice
and / or virtual.
 Special seminars: seminars on various topics related to Applied
Linguistics.
 Online 'contact sessions' with lecturer.
B. Study activities
 Reading: Guided reading of theoretical references.
 Practical exercises: summaries and critical analysis of readings to be
discussed both in the classroom, and/or on the internet.
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CÓDIGO: 32084
CENTRO: FACULTAD DE FILOSOFÍA Y LETRAS
TITULACIÓN: MÁSTER UNIVERSITARIO EN LINGÜÍSTICA APLICADA AL
INGLÉS (MULAI)
NIVEL: MÁSTER
TIPO: OPTATIVA
Nº DE CRÉDITOS: 5 ECTS
 Preparation of course works: academically directed work
(formulation of hypotheses, design, collection and data analysis,
analysis, presentation of findings, cited references, publication ...)
3. Tiempo de trabajo del estudiante / Student workload
LENGUAJE, FUNCIÓN Y COGNICIÓN (MULAI)
Clases teóricas/prácticas
Tutorías presenciales/virtuales y trabajo en red
Lecturas
No
presencial Tareas
Carga total de horas de trabajo: 25 horas x 5 ECTS
Presencial
Nº de
horas
24 h
16 h
30 h
55 h
125 h
Porcentaje
40 horas =
32 %
85 horas =
68 %
4. Métodos de evaluación y porcentaje en la calificación
final / Evaluation procedures and weight of
components in the final grade
There will be no exam for the course. Evaluation will be based on the following
criteria:
— Class attendance and participation: 10% (CANNOT BE GRADED IN JUNE)
— Submission of exercises, short essays, etc: 20% (CAN BE GRADED IN JUNE)
— Project, applying CL: 70% (CAN BE GRADED IN JUNE)
There are two dates for completing work for assessment of MULAI courses: at
the end of the semester in which it is taught, or in June, coinciding with the
dates announced by the Faculty. Lecturers will announce dates to hand in class
projects.
5. Cronograma / Course calendar
Semana
Week
Contenido
Contents
1
2
3
4
5
6
Topic 1
Topic 2
Topic 3
Topic 4
Topic 5
Topic 6
Tutorials and
online work
Throughout the course
Horas
presenciales
Contact hours
4
4
4
4
4
4
17
Horas no
presenciales
Independent study
time
14
14
14
14
14
14
0
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