120126 PS English Linguistics: Introductory Seminar (2007W)

These classes focus on one area of linguistics, seeking to attain two basic goals:
a) to provide an overview of a specific area as well as a sound knowledge of both past developments and the present "state of the art". Weekly readings (textbook as well as supplementary material) are required.
b) to provide a more in-depth treatment of a particular aspect of the area by means of a research paper, which should introduce the student to the basic skills of researching and writing such a paper. In-class presentations or discussion forums on the paper topic give the students the opportunity to argue their ideas.