Universität Wien

122020 VO Introduction to the Study of Language 2 (2022S)

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

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 10.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 17.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 24.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 31.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 07.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 28.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 05.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 12.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 19.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 02.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 09.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 23.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

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 a discussion of English phonetics and phonology, we will move on the internal architecture of words (morphology). Subsequently, we will consider different approaches to grammar, studying in particular how words combine to form phrases and sentences (syntax). Finally, the course will address how language is processed and stored (psycholinguistics).

Assessment and permitted materials

Written examination on the topics dealt with in class and in the required reading: phonology & phonetics (including transcription), morphology, syntax and psycholinguistics.

To pass, students need 45 out of 75 points.
Grading scale:
90-100: 1
80-89.9: 2
70-79.9: 3
60-60.9: 4
<60: 5

The exact format of the exam (on-line or on-site, exact length and types of questions) will be announced in class and on Moodle in the course of the semester.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students will be familiar with basic notions of English phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and psycholinguistics, and will be able to apply this knowledge in specific task (including phonetic transcription and structural analysis at the level of the words, phrase, clause and text).

Examination topics

lecture, e-learning materials, textbook chapters

Reading list

Yule. 2010. The Study of Language, 6th edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

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

Additional materials will be made available on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Studium: BA 612, EC 125, EC 126
Code/Modul: BA05.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-0096

Last modified: Th 06.10.2022 12:49