Universität Wien

120411 VO STEOP (A046): BEd 1.1 Introduction to English Linguistics (2023W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
STEOP
Moodle

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Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The main session of the lecture will be on Wednesday 15:00-16:30, until 13 December. Two additional sessions will take place on Wednesday evenings: on October 4 and on November 8, there will be TWO classes, one at 15:00-16:30 as usual, and the other from 18:30 to 20:00. Note the different location for the evening additional session!

  • Wednesday 04.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Auditorium Maximum Tiefparterre Hauptgebäude Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 04.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Wednesday 11.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Auditorium Maximum Tiefparterre Hauptgebäude Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 18.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Auditorium Maximum Tiefparterre Hauptgebäude Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 25.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Auditorium Maximum Tiefparterre Hauptgebäude Stiege 10
  • Tuesday 31.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Auditorium Maximum Tiefparterre Hauptgebäude Stiege 10
  • Friday 03.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Auditorium Maximum Tiefparterre Hauptgebäude Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 08.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Auditorium Maximum Tiefparterre Hauptgebäude Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 08.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Monday 13.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Auditorium Maximum Tiefparterre Hauptgebäude Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 15.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Auditorium Maximum Tiefparterre Hauptgebäude Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 22.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Auditorium Maximum Tiefparterre Hauptgebäude Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 29.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Auditorium Maximum Tiefparterre Hauptgebäude Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 06.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Auditorium Maximum Tiefparterre Hauptgebäude Stiege 10
  • Wednesday 13.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Auditorium Maximum Tiefparterre Hauptgebäude Stiege 10

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 teacher education with an overview of the major areas of linguistic knowledge and their relevance for learning and teaching English as a foreign language. In the first semester, we study English words and their internal architecture (morphology and word-formation). We will then investigate the meanings of words and sentences (semantics) and consider different approaches to grammar, studying how words combine to form phrases and sentences (syntax). In general, we will discuss characteristic features of human language. Students will also learn some facts about the external history of English and mechanisms of language change.

Assessment and permitted materials

written examination, multiple choice (part of the STEOP exam)
ON SITE

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students will be familiar with the basic principles of morphology, word-formation, semantics and syntax, and will be able to apply their knowledge to English texts. Students will be aware of the relevance of the newly acquired linguistic knowledge and skills for English language learning and teaching.

Max points for linguistics part of STEOP exam: 40 points
To pass the linguistics part you need a minimum of 24 points.

Examination topics

lecture topics and selected textbook chapters

Reading list

Textbooks:
Plag, Ingo; Braun, Maria; Lappe, Sabine; Schramm, Mareile. 2015. Introduction to English Linguistics. 3rd revised edition. Mouton de Gruyter.
Yule, George. 2014. The study of language. 5th edition. Cambridge University Press. (also 4th or 6th edition is fine)

Biswanger, Markus; Becker, Annette. 2010. 3rd or 4th ed. Introduction to English Linguistics. UTB basics. A. Francke

Association in the course directory

Studium: BEd 046 / 407
Code/Modul: UF BEd 1.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-0411

Last modified: Fr 03.11.2023 13:07