120012 VO Approaching English Linguistics (2011W)
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- For all information regarding registration for this course, see the webpages of the StudienServiceStelle of the Department of English and American Studies.
- This course will be accompanied by a Moodle e learning module - details will be provided in the course of the first session!
- This course will be accompanied by a Moodle e learning module - details will be provided in the course of the first session!
Details
max. 150 participants
Language: English
Examination dates
- Wednesday 01.02.2012 15:00 - 16:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Monday 27.02.2012 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Friday 11.05.2012 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Friday 29.06.2012 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 10.10. 09:45 - 11:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Wednesday 19.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
- Monday 24.10. 09:45 - 11:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Monday 31.10. 09:45 - 11:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Monday 07.11. 09:45 - 11:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Wednesday 16.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
- Monday 21.11. 09:45 - 11:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Monday 28.11. 09:45 - 11:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Monday 05.12. 09:45 - 11:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Monday 12.12. 09:45 - 11:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Monday 09.01. 09:45 - 11:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Monday 16.01. 09:45 - 11:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Monday 23.01. 09:45 - 11:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Monday 30.01. 09:45 - 11:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This lecture course is specifically designed for and tailored to a student audience that attends this class in the framework of the new Erweiterungscurriculum 'The World of English 1'. It will provide students with a basic introduction to key concepts and terminology within the study of the English language from a linguistic perspective. Topics covered include: the history of English, the sounds of English, variation in the English language, English around the world, sign language, language and the mind, language attitudes, language policy.
Assessment and permitted materials
written examination
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Students will have basic knowledge regarding the various above-listed aspects of the linguistic study of the English language, including knowledge of the fundamental terminology and concepts used, enabling them to engage with the scientific field of English linguistics.
Examination topics
lecture
Reading list
Bauer, Laurie; Trudgill, Peter. 1998. Language Myths. London: Penguin.Yule, George. 2010. The Study of Language. 4th edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Association in the course directory
Studium: EC 124;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0255
Lehrinhalt: 12-0255
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