Universität Wien

120006 IK Introduction to the History of English (2010W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Für Studierende des Bachelorstudiums ist der Besuch des begleitenden Tutoriums obligat.

Zu folgenden Terminen findet das Tutorium von 16 bis 18 Uhr im Unterrichtsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 9 3G-EG-21 statt:

Freitag, 22.Oktober

Freitag, 5. November

Freitag, 19. November

Freitag, 3. Dezember,

Freitag, 17. Dezember

Freitag, 21. Jaenner

Details

Sprache: Englisch

Prüfungstermine

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Montag 11.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 18.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 25.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 08.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 15.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 22.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 29.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 06.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 13.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 10.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 17.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Montag 24.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

In this lecture we shall look at the different forms which English has taken over time. We shall develop and practice methods for analysing and interpreting earlier English texts, for reconstructing properties of earlier Englishes, and for describing and explaining the changes that have given Present Day English its shape. Some of the questions raised will be: why is there so little correspondence between English spelling and pronunciation? Why are there hardly any inflectional endings in Modern English? Why are not all verbs regular?

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Participants will be assessed on the basis of a written final test, online assignments and quizzes. Additionally, each participant will need to take minutes of one lecture session and submit an electronic version.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

The objective of this course is (a) to raise our awareness that English, like any natural language, is a historical system that develops, changes, and maintains its properties as it is passed on among generations of speakers, (b) to learn how to approach and deal with early unfamiliar forms of English, and (c) to practice logical reasoning in linguistic reconstruction and the explanation of language change.

Prüfungsstoff

The course will combine the classical lecture format with a strong E-Learning component, and independent reading tasks. Reading material will be specified for each subtopic, and handouts, quizzes as well as exercises will be provided online so that students can monitor their own progress in the course of the term.

Literatur

Singh, Ishtla. 2005. The history of English. A student's guide. London: Hodder and Arnold.
Schendl, Herbert. 2001. Historical linguistics. Oxford: University Press.

Additional material will be provided at the beginning of the course.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612, EC 122, EC 125, EC 126;
Code/Modul: 203, BA6;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0097

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:33