Universität Wien

122048 PS Proseminar Linguistics 2 / Linguistics (2015S)

Pragmatics in Interaction

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

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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 09.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 16.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 23.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 13.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 20.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 27.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 04.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 11.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 18.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 01.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 08.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 15.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 22.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Monday 29.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this course, we will discuss basic concepts in the study of pragmatics, such as the Cooperative Principle, Speech Act Theory, Politeness Theory and Intercultural Pragmatics. This will be done with a special emphasis on how pragmatic principles occur in interactions, especially in spoken language use.
In class, we will explore these concepts together, both on the basis of required readings as well as with practical examples of language data. In doing so, we rely on methods of Conversation Analysis and Discourse Analysis and become familiar with orthographic transcription. For term papers, students will carry out individual projects that analyze a topic in pragmatics in set of interactive language use of their own choice.

Assessment and permitted materials

- attendance, active in-class participation
- required reading and practical tasks
- paper proposal
- short student presentation
- short term paper (2,500-3,000 words)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

After this course, students should have a good overview of central concepts in the study of pragmatics. They should be able to identify these concepts in samples of interactive language, and they should be able to discuss how interpretations are derived on the basis of general pragmatic principles.
They should be able to investigate a topic of pragmatics in more detail independently by analyzing it in a particular context of language use.

Examination topics

- presentation and explanation of basic concepts, terminology and models
- in-class discussion of relevant aspects based on required reading and short practical tasks
- group work, discussions, cooperative and autonomous learning
- student presentations

Reading list

Required readings will be made available via Moodle and a reserved shelf in the library.
The two main course books (purchasing optional) will be:
Cutting, Joan. 2008. Pragmatics and discourse. A resource book for students (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
Yule, George. 1996. Pragmatics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Association in the course directory

Studium: BA 612; BEd 046
Code/Modul: BA06.1, BA09.1; BEd 09.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-2043

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