120012 VO Approaching English Linguistics (2023W)
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Details
Language: English
Examination dates
- Wednesday 31.01.2024 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Monday 04.03.2024 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Tuesday 07.05.2024 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Monday 24.06.2024 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 11.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
- Wednesday 18.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
- Wednesday 25.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
- Wednesday 08.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
- Wednesday 15.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
- Wednesday 22.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
- Wednesday 29.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
- Wednesday 06.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
- Wednesday 13.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
- Wednesday 10.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
- Wednesday 17.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
- Wednesday 24.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
What makes human language unique, how is it structured and acquired, what and where is ‘meaning’ and how do we manage to understand each other even though we rarely say (everything) we want to communicate? How can we describe the sounds and grammar of (varieties of) English, how have they changed throughout history, and how can we study contemporary English(es) to explore people’s beliefs and identities?This lecture provides answers to these (and other) questions about the study of the English language, familiarizing students with basic notions in theoretical and applied linguistics. It is specifically tailored to students of the Erweiterungscurriculum ‘The World of English 1’ and offers an approachable overview of the various fields of linguistic enquiry.The lecture will be streamed from C1 with the lecturer being present on site. The lecture hall is open for a limited number of people, while the rest can watch the stream during or after the lecture.
Assessment and permitted materials
Written examination (multiple choice and open questions): on-site
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Students gain basic knowledge regarding various 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.Grading scale:1 (sehr gut) 100-90%;
2 (gut) 89-80%;
3 (befriedigend) 79-70%;
4 (genügend) 69-60%;
5 (nicht genügend) 59-0%.
2 (gut) 89-80%;
3 (befriedigend) 79-70%;
4 (genügend) 69-60%;
5 (nicht genügend) 59-0%.
Examination topics
lecture
three additional readings
three additional readings
Reading list
Yule, George. 2015. The Study of Language. 5th edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
OR
Yule, George. 2016. The Study of Language. 6th edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
additional reading for self-study will be announced at beginning of term
Select supplementary reading will be provided in class (via Moodle).
OR
Yule, George. 2016. The Study of Language. 6th edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
additional reading for self-study will be announced at beginning of term
Select supplementary reading will be provided in class (via Moodle).
Association in the course directory
Studium: EC 124;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0255
Lehrinhalt: 12-0255
Last modified: Fr 07.06.2024 13:25