120006 IK Introduction to the History of English (2010W)
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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.OktoberFreitag, 5. NovemberFreitag, 19. NovemberFreitag, 3. Dezember,Freitag, 17. DezemberFreitag, 21. Jaenner
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Language: English
Examination dates
Monday
31.01.2011
14:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday
28.02.2011
14:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Friday
06.05.2011
15:15 - 17:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday
27.06.2011
12:00 - 14:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Monday
11.10.
14:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday
18.10.
14:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday
25.10.
14:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday
08.11.
14:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday
15.11.
14:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday
22.11.
14:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday
29.11.
14:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday
06.12.
14:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday
13.12.
14:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday
10.01.
14:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday
17.01.
14:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday
24.01.
14:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
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?
Assessment and permitted materials
Participants will be assessed on the basis of a written final test and online self tests.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
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.
Examination topics
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.
Reading list
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.
Schendl, Herbert. 2001. Historical linguistics. Oxford: University Press.Additional material will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Association in the course directory
Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612, EC 122, EC 125, EC 126;
Code/Modul: 203, BA6;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0097
Code/Modul: 203, BA6;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0097
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