Universität Wien

122222 SE Linguistics Seminar / BA Paper (2017S)

Historical Lexicology: Borrowing, Semantics, Word-formation

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

  • Thursday 09.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 16.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 23.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 30.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 06.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 27.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 04.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 11.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 18.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 01.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 08.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 22.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Thursday 29.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Even though from a lay perspective English tends to be seen as an 'easy' language, the English lexicon is famous for its size and complexity. In this class we will study the historical development of English words from the beginnings to the present day. Beyond the history of individual words, we will also look at such diverse topics as the changing typology of the language, phraseology, or the fascinating question why English has so many loanwords from French or Latin, but only very few from Celtic languages. Participants will thus become familiar with central issues in English historical lexicology, including basic notions of language contact, semantic change and word formation, and they will be able to pursue individual research questions in these areas. Consequently the class will also include a recapitulation of some basic language history, but also an introduction to historical lexicography and to the competent use of dictionaries and other research tools.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students will choose a specific topic and prepare presentations. They will write an individual seminar paper about this topic and complete smaller assignments.
Course evaluation is based on:
- class participation, reading, smaller assignments, oral presentation with discussion (30%)
- seminar paper (70%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The minimum requirements for passing the course are:
- regular class attendance (max. 2 absences),
- handing in the smaller assignments (on time),
- giving the oral presentation (on set date),
- handing in the seminar paper (on time),
- passing the seminar paper.

The pass rate is >60%.
Final grades & points(%) achieved:
Sehr gut: 90-100; Gut: 80-89; Befriedigend: 70-79; Genügend: 60-69; Nicht Genügend: 0-59

Examination topics

Set texts, presentations, assignments, lecturer input.

Reading list

select bibliography and set texts provided in class

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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