120089 VO Approaching English Linguistics (2010W)
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This course will be accompanied by a Moodle e learning module - details to be provided in the course of the first session!
Details
Language: English
Examination dates
- Monday 31.01.2011 08:00 - 10:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Monday 28.02.2011 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
- Monday 09.05.2011 18:00 - 19:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Monday 27.06.2011 10:00 - 11:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Monday 11.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
- Monday 18.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
- Monday 25.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
- Monday 08.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
- Monday 15.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
- Monday 22.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
- Monday 29.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
- Monday 06.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
- Monday 13.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
- Monday 10.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
- Monday 17.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
- Monday 24.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
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.
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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