Universität Wien

120105 VO Introduction to the Study of Language 1 (2011S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

This lecture will have a livestream (accessible via Moodle).

Tutorial 1:
DO wtl von 10.03.2011 bis 30.06.2011 08.00-10.00 Ort: Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Tutorial 2:
FR wtl von 11.03.2011 bis 24.06.2011 08.00-10.00 Ort: Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 08.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 15.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 22.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 29.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 05.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 12.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 03.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 17.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 24.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 31.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 07.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 21.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture course forms the first part of a one-year introductory program that aims at providing first-year students of English with an overview of the major areas of linguistic knowledge. In the first semester, we study ways of describing and transcribing the sounds and sound system of English (phonetics/phonology). We then consider how language varies in relation to different social and geographical factors and how this variation may be described (sociolinguistics). We examine how language functions in communication and how humans use language to create meaning in interaction (pragmatics, discourse analysis). Finally, we analyze the ways in which language is processed in the mind (psycholinguistics).

Assessment and permitted materials

written examination, partly multiple choice

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students will be familiar with the basic principles of phonetics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, discourse analysis and psycholinguistics and will be able to apply their knowledge to English texts. Students will be able to represent English in phonemic transcription.

Examination topics

lecture

Reading list

Yule, The Study of Language, 4th ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2010

Ingo Plag, Maria Braun, Sabine Lappe & Mareile Schramm. 2009. Introduction to English Linguistics. 2nd edition. Mouton de Gruyter.

Association in the course directory

Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612, EC 121;
Code/Modul: 201, BA1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0086

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