Universität Wien

122220 SE Linguistics Seminar / BA Paper (2014W)

Quantitative and qualitative approaches to variation and change

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

Registration/Deregistration

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. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 08.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 15.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 22.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 29.10. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 05.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 12.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 19.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 26.11. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 03.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 10.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 17.12. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 07.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 14.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 21.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Wednesday 28.01. 12:00 - 14:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

One of the most interesting features of language is its constant variability both on diachronic and synchronic dimension. Analysing the development of the new meanings of words as well as the lectal variation in their use can be a life long fascination. This seminar offers a hands on experience in investigating these interesting phenomena. It starts with an analysis of several case studies on semantic extension and constructional change.

Assessment and permitted materials

* Attending classes regularly
* Doing the assigned reading (-5% of the final grade for failing to read and understand the assigned material)
* Participation in class discussion
* Fulfilling the in-class tasks (40% of the final grade)
* Writing an essay presenting a small-scale corpus based study (60% of the final grade)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This seminar offers and overview of studies on language variation and change and will aquaint students with a number of qualitative and quantitative methods of analyzing them.

Examination topics

Readings, classroom discussions, in-class tasks, team task, presentation, individual research project

Reading list

will be listed on the Moodle platform

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344, BA 612
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.3-222, BA06.2
Lehrinhalt: 12-2222

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