Welcome English Language and Linguistics School of English

Welcome English Language and Linguistics School of English, University of Sheffield http: //www. sheffield. ac. uk/english/induction

What we’ll cover this morning • Meet your lecturers • How to contact us • Registering for your first-year modules • Where to get other help & information • What we expect of you and what you can expect of us 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Tutor Module convenor Prof Susan Fitzmaurice Dr Kook-Hee Gil Admin responsibility Head of Faculty of A&H ELL 120 Linguistic Theory (lecturer) ELL Subject Director (AUT) Dr Beatriz González-Fernández Dr Nigel Harwood Dr Valerie Hobbs Dr Kaarina Hollo ELL 117 Celtic Language & Literature Dr Gerry Howley ELL 110 Varieties of English (lecturer); ELL 112 Sounds of English Director of Student Support and (lecturer); ELL 120 Linguistic Theory (lecturer) Personal Tutoring; SSC Rep Dr Chris Montgomery ELL 110 Varieties of English Dr Emma Moore ELL 110 Varieties of English (lecturer) Dr Jane Mulderrig Dr Robyn Orfitelli ELL 113 Structure of English; ELL 120 Linguistic Theory Dr Gabriel Ozon ELL 110 Varieties of English (lecturer); ELL 113 Structure of English (lecturer) Assessment Officer (SPR) Dr Ranjan Sen ELL 120 Linguistic Theory ELL Subject Director Dr Charlotte Steenbrugge ELL 118 Early Englishes (lecturer) Dr Gareth Walker ELL 112 Sounds of English Dr Christine Wallis ELL 118 Early Englishes; ELL 114 History of English Dr Graham Williams ELL 118 Early Englishes (lecturer) Assessment Officer (AUT)

Other teaching staff • In addition to your lecturers, you may meet some of our dedicated and knowledgeable teaching assistants, who will teach some of your seminar groups 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Contacting us… • In person • Office hours • By e-mail and MOLE (online) discussion • For e-mail addresses and office locations: http: //www. sheffield. ac. uk/english/people 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

In Person: Where to find us The rest of us are on Floor 5 of the red wing Most of us are in the blue wing of Jessop West 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Electronic communication • Staff will reply to emails and MOLE posts in good time; in general within 2 working days • Please do not expect replies to emails in the evening or over the weekend • Check your university e-mail account at least once a day • Tweeting, texting, emailing, etc. are not permitted during lectures and seminars 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

The people who know… • General teaching and programme enquiries can be made at Reception (Floor 1, Jessop West) or on email: • english@sheffield. ac. uk • You may be contacted by any of our administrative team, but here are some people with whom you may be in touch: • Level 1 programme: Helen Penkethman, Sidsel Lund • School reception: Leesa Spence, Becky D’Silva 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Fixing your timetable • The university year = two semesters • Module = course in a specific subject • Credits = value of each module for the overall degree (usually 20 each) • Each semester, you will normally complete modules worth a total of 60 credits (usually 3 modules) 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Different Kinds of Modules • Core modules: you have to do all of these • Restricted modules: you have to do some of these – Dual degree students only • Optional modules in English • Optional modules in other subjects using ‘unrestricted credits’ 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Core Texts • The School of English will be providing you with the majority of your required texts for core modules in your first year • See reading list on the induction web page • Pick up your Semester 1 books from Blackwell’s, Jessop West from Thursday 20 Sept • Please note you will be required to produce your UCard to collect your books

An Example SEMESTER ONE (AUT) SEMESTER TWO (SPR) 10 credits: ELL 112 Sounds of English 10 credits: ELL 113 Structure of English *ELL 114 History of English *ELL 110 Varieties of English *ELL 120 Linguistic Theory **OPTIONAL MODULE(s) * Restricted modules for dual degrees **From English or from another subject

Registration Forms • White registration form: for your information only • = 120 credits for single honours students • OR 60 English modules for dual students • OR 70/50 split for dual students who have 10 credit modules • Go to registration in the Goodwin Sports Centre Wednesday 19 th September 9. 30 am (see calendar of events) • White form is for information only

Registration Forms • Yellow registration forms = less than 120 credits • If missing duals subject modules, contact dual department • Requested modules may have been declined or you have yet to choose modules

Yellow form –EITHER: • EITHER: Attend ‘Module choice mop-up’ if you lack/want more English modules Today 1. 30 -3. 00 pm in Jessop West G. 03 • Then go to Octagon Centre to upload additional English modules to your record Wednesday 19 th September 8. 30 -9. 00 am • Then go to Student Registration in the Goodwin Sports Centre Wednesday 19 th September 9. 30 am *Take your yellow form to all of these

Optional Modules in ELL (20 credits) Semester 1 (AUT): Semester 2 (SPR): ELL 118 Early Englishes EGH 102 Practical Stylistics ELL 117 Celtic Language and Literature If you do not want to take these modules, you can choose to take modules from elsewhere in the English department… Prose, Poetry, Literary Theory, Theatre, Cinema…

OR: (Yellow registration forms = less than 120) • OR, you may wish to take ‘unrestricted modules’ from other departments • Enrol for these in the Octagon Centre: Wednesday 19 th September 8: 30 -9: 30 am *Take your yellow form • Then go to Student Registration in the Goodwin Sports Centre Wednesday 19 th September 9. 30 am

Unrestricted modules, for example: • LGBT Studies (IPO) • The Origins of Humanity • The World of French Words • Japanese for Non-Specialists • Interdisciplinary Research in Practice (IPO) • Evening modules with the Department for Lifelong Learning, e. g. Space, Place and the City • . . . and many other options! The full list is available here: http: //www-online. shef. ac. uk: 3001/pls/live/web_cal. cal 3_dept_form? p_year=18 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Registration Form • No form – possible reasons I. Completed Foundation Degree II. Transfer from another department III. Previous leave of absence • If so you will already be registered and have chosen modules • If none of the above: • Please speak to someone now or call into the School of English reception, Level one, Jessop West

Timetabling • Once registered, you will be allocated a seminar group for each module • Check i. Sheffield (app or web) to view your entire timetable: lectures + seminars Web: https: //www. sheffield. ac. uk/cics/isheffield from 12: 30 pm on Thursday 20 th Sept • Any changes or problems please contact english@sheffield. ac. uk or visit English reception Lectures start in WEEK ONE. Some workshops/seminars start in WEEK TWO (email will confirm).

Introduction to E -Learning • Online tutorial “Introduction to E-Learning” https: //sites. google. com/sheffield. ac. uk/arts-it/studentinduction • The tutorial will show you how to use MUSE and MOLE (My Online Learning Environment) • The Faculty IT Support team will be running an IT induction drop-in day: 9 am - 4 pm on Thursday 20 September Jessop West Foyer (ground floor) • Please feel free to drop in with any questions about IT services in the University and Faculty 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Personal tutoring sessions are on Thursday 20 th Sept • Attached to your registration form is a slip of paper indicating: Ø Your personal tutor Ø The date and time of your meeting • If you lose your slip, go to English reception • You should have completed your induction tasks ahead of this meeting –more info tomorrow 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Mentoring • Mentors are undergraduate students studying in your department • • • Ask any questions and keep meeting for as long as you find useful If you have already signed up, your mentor will arrange a time to meet you If you have not already signed up for a mentor, it’s not too late! EITHER: visit www. sheffield. ac. uk/mentoring OR: attend one of the mentoring program's drop-in sessions this week • • Mon 17 th - Wed 19 th September: 10 am - 4 pm: Raynor Lounge, Bar One Thurs 20 th September: 10 am - 4 pm: Wellbeing Hub, Gallery Room 4, Level 4 SU • • For more information, visit www. sheffield. ac. uk/ssid/mentoring Or email sheffieldmentors@sheffield. ac. uk • Sheffield Mentors Quiz - Pub quiz for mentors and mentees to socialise at • Sun 30 th September, 7: 30 pm - 9: 30 pm: Raynor Lounge, Bar One 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Others who can help… SSi. D Situated on the ground floor of the Student Union 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield www. sheffield. ac. uk/SSi. D

Support Available • Student Services & Students’ Union provide information and guidance • Also Disability and Dyslexia Support Services http: //www. sheffield. ac. uk/ssid/disability • School’s liaison officer: Dr Carmen Levick (c. levick@sheffield. ac. uk) • Personal tutor: keep informed • Extenuating circumstances 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield Equality, Diversity Relationships Safety, with others security Faith & Belief Disability/longterm conditionss New student issues Health immigration

Also many unique opportunities • • Careers Service + Jobshop Sheffield Volunteering Union clubs and societies Higher Education Achievement Report 301: Student Skills and Development English Language Teaching Centre Languages for All Department for Lifelong Learning Study Skills for mature students 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Opportunities within the So. E • All About Linguistics: So. E group that creates Linguistics resources for the general public, including a website • Check it out at Allaboutlinguistics. com • Watch your inboxes for information about how to join 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Learning… ‘What you need to know’ on Tuesday 2 pm in Lecture Theatre 1, The Diamond • 2 -3 “contact hours” per module • One lecture a week for ELL 112 and ELL 113 • Two lectures a week for ELL 110, ELL 114, and ELL 120 • One workshop/seminar a week for all modules • Tutor’s office hours 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

What we expect from you • Prepare for all classes in advance • • Reading Review lecture slides and notes Prepare seminar/workshop questions Take time to think and reflect • Prepare for assessments in advance • Time management is part of what is being assessed • Follow-up reading and discussion • Tutor’s office hours • Library (including e-resources) and Information Commons • University bookshop in Jessop West 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Managing your time • You will be in classes for around 9 hours a week. What will you do with the rest of your time? Preparing for workshops Pub? Star Trek re-runs? Reading recommended texts 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield Sleeping? Planning and researching assessments Attending tutors’ office hours

What do lecturers do? • Cutting-edge research • Innovative teaching • Administration 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

A typical teaching load 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

What suspicious people might think… 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

What we ACTUALLY do with our time… 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

What you can expect from us • Dedicated teaching • Cutting-edge course content • Efficient administration 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Timetable for the rest of the week • There are things for you to do every day this week! You should have a timetable outlining these. • School’s induction website: http: //www. sheffield. ac. uk/english/induction • If you don’t know what you are supposed to be doing, ask! 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield

ENJOY YOURSELVES! 11/4/2020 © The University of Sheffield