Universität Wien

122020 VO Introduction to the Study of Language 2 (2019S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 07.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Thursday 14.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Thursday 21.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Thursday 28.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Thursday 04.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Thursday 11.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Thursday 02.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Thursday 09.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Thursday 16.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Thursday 23.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Thursday 06.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Thursday 13.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture forms the second part of a one-year introductory programme that aims at providing first-year students of English with an overview of the major areas of linguistic knowledge and will complement the topics discussed in the course Introduction to the study of language 1. After giving an overview of the scope of linguistics and revisiting phonetics and phonology, we will analyse the internal architecture of words (morphology). 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). Furthermore, the course will address how language is processed and stored (psycholinguistics).

Assessment and permitted materials

written examination (multiple choice, phonetic transcription, open questions)
duration: 75 minutes
requirement for a pass grade: 60% (and minimum of 40% on each component)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students will be familiar with the basic principles of suprasegmental phonology, semantics, syntax, pragmatics, discourse analysis and first and second language acquisition. They will be able to apply their knowledge to English texts including transcription tasks

Examination topics

lecture, e-learning materials, textbook chapters

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: UF 344, BA 612, EC 125, EC 126
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.2-202, BA05.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-0096

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