120174 PS Introductory Seminar Linguistics 2 (2008W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Continuous assessment of course work

Diese LVA gilt für das Bachelorstudium nach UG2002, das Diplomstudium (UniStG) und das Lehramt UF Englisch (UniStG).

Details

max. 24 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Dieter Kastovsky

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tuesday 21.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday 28.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday 04.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday 11.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday 18.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday 25.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday 02.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday 09.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday 16.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday 13.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday 20.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Tuesday 27.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this course we will explore the nature of the human word-store or 'mental lexicon'. We will be looking at morphology and processes of word-formation, at approaches to word meaning, at phonological and syntactic information in the lexicon, and at formulaic language and pre-fabricated chunks. Furthermore, we will discuss how people learn words (in a first and second language), and how they understand and use them. Finally, we will also acquaint ourselves with the dictionary on the shelf and try to relate it to the one in the head.

NOTE
There is an eLearning component to this course

Assessment and permitted materials

Participants' own research projects will be based on further and more in-depth reading on selected topics and will be presented in class. Assessment is based on class participation, assignments, presentation and a final paper.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This course aims to familiarise students with the basics of doing and writing up research. Students will also gain specialised knowledge in the area of the (mental) lexicon.

Examination topics

Mix of lecture-style informative and interactive group-work sessions, student presentations & discussions

Reading list

Aitchison, Jean. 2003. Words in the mind. An introduction to the mental lexicon. (3rd edition). Oxford: Blackwell.

Association in the course directory

204, 701, 1072

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