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120012 VO Approaching English Linguistics (2024W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
REMOTE
Mo 07.10. 09:45-11:15 Digital

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 14.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 21.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 28.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 04.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 11.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 18.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 25.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 02.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 09.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 16.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 13.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 20.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 27.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

ONLINE: the links to the weekly BBB sessions can be found on Moodle

This lecture course is specifically designed for and tailored to a student audience that attends this class in the framework of the Erweiterungscurriculum 'The World of English 1'. The lecture provides students with a basic introduction to key concepts and terminology within the study of the English language from a linguistic perspective.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam ON-SITE (short answer questions, open questions)

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%.

Examination topics

Lecture and readings on the main course contents
Three additional readings for independent self-study

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).

Association in the course directory

Studium: EC 124;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0255

Last modified: We 18.09.2024 10:25