Universität Wien

122047 PS Proseminar Linguistics 2 (BA) (2022S)

Multilingual language use

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

ON SITE

  • Monday 07.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 14.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 21.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 28.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 04.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 25.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 02.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 09.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 16.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 23.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 30.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 13.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 20.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Monday 27.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course aims to familiarise students with sociolinguistic research by focussing on multilingual practices in different communicative contexts. More precisely, we will deal with code choice, codeswitching and translanguaging in different domains, both offline and online. Our focus will be on the written use of English and/or German (and possibly other languages) in settings such as the public space, newspapers & periodicals, or social media.

After an introductory phase dedicated to reading and learning about core concepts and sociolinguistic research methods, students will work in small groups, each dedicated to a different domain of bilingual language practices. In these groups, you will first work on the relevant literature review, which will be shared with all in short group presentations, before turning to the data collection phase. The respective data sets will then be the basis of the second round of group presentations. In the remainder of the semester, these data sets will then be used by each group member for writing their individual term paper.

Assessment and permitted materials

Course evaluation is based on:
* class participation and tasks, incl. project proposal (max. 20 points)
* engagement in group-based research process, incl. two group presentations (max. 30 points)
* term paper (individually) of approximately 3500 words (max. 50 points)
* refraining from plagiarism in all tasks (term paper will be checked by Turnitin)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirements: [dropping out of course is possible till Oct. 31]
(a) regular class attendance (max. 2 absences)
(b) giving two oral group presentations (on set dates)
(c) submitting project proposal (on set date)
(d) handing in the term paper on time
(e) attaining at least 50% on each of the three parts (see I, II and III below) and 60 points overall

Course evaluation is based on:
I. class participation and tasks (max. 20 points)
II. engagement in group-based research process, incl. two group presentations (max. 30 points)
III. term paper (individually) of approximately 3500 words (max. 50 points)
IV. refraining from plagiarism in all tasks (term paper will be checked by Turnitin)

Final grades & points achieved: ‘1’: 90-100; ‘2’: 80-89; ‘3’: 70-79; ‘4’: 60-69; ‘5’: 0-59

Examination topics

Engagement in discussion and group work, tasks, presentations, term paper

Reading list

Initial readings:
Holmes, Janet; Wilson, Nick. 2013. An introduction to sociolinguistics. London: Routledge.
Mooney, Annabelle; Evans, Betsy. 2019. Language, Society and Power: An introduction. London: Routledge.

Association in the course directory

Studium: BA 612;
Code/Modul: BA06.1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-2044

Last modified: Sa 12.02.2022 00:06