Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
KIE.ENY.382
Speech Act Theory, 5 cr
Tampere University
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Course code
KIE.ENY.382Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Rachel SzekelyResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Language Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
A speech act is one that we accomplish using language. J.L. Austin was the first to formulate a theory about how we use language to do things—shifting focus from the descriptive content of an utterance to its functional potential as a tool for accomplishing a potentially unlimited number of purposes. We will read the foundational texts that launched speech act theory and explore some of its more recent incarnations in a variety of areas including politeness, discourse analysis and second language teaching.
This course will be offered during the academic year 2021-2022.
Learning outcomes
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Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
This course will be offered during the academic year 2021-2022.
Participation in teaching
No scheduled teaching