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122225 SE Linguistics Seminar / BA Paper (2016S)
Conformity and Creativity: Learner English and English as a Lingua Franca
Continuous assessment of course work
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About the schedule:
This course starts with a double session on Friday March 4th, 10.00-13.00 (not 14.00). Some of the regular Friday sessions during the semester (for instance, those after the two Thursday holidays, and June 24th) will not be held to make up for time we all spend together at the seminar conference on June 3rd (14.00-20.00) & 4th (8.00-14.00).
NB: Please only register for this seminar if you can be sure to be present for the whole of the seminar conference!
This course starts with a double session on Friday March 4th, 10.00-13.00 (not 14.00). Some of the regular Friday sessions during the semester (for instance, those after the two Thursday holidays, and June 24th) will not be held to make up for time we all spend together at the seminar conference on June 3rd (14.00-20.00) & 4th (8.00-14.00).
NB: Please only register for this seminar if you can be sure to be present for the whole of the seminar conference!
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).
- Registration is open from We 17.02.2016 00:00 to Tu 23.02.2016 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.03.2016 23:59
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
About the schedule:
This course starts with a double session on Friday March 4th, 10.00-13.00 (not 14.00). Some of the regular Friday sessions during the semester (for instance, those after the two Thursday holidays, and June 24th) will not be held to make up for time we all spend together at the seminar conference on June 3rd (14.00-20.00) & 4th (8.00-14.00).
NB: Please only register for this seminar if you can be sure to be present for the whole of the seminar conference!
- Friday 04.03. 10:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Friday 18.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Friday 08.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Friday 15.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Friday 22.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Friday 29.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Friday 06.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Friday 13.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Friday 20.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Friday 27.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Friday 03.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Friday 03.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
- Friday 03.06. 15:30 - 20:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
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Friday
03.06.
16:00 - 20:00
Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19 -
Saturday
04.06.
08:00 - 14:00
Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19 - Friday 10.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Friday 17.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Friday 24.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Students are assessed on the basis of assignments, participation, project proposal, presentation (at the seminar conference) and written seminar paper. Project proposal, presentation and seminar paper are based on the small-scale research project each student will select and work on during the semester.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Course evaluation is based on:
*) class participation, assignments and project proposal (max. 15 points)
*) oral presentation with discussion (max. 20 points)
*) seminar paper (max. 65 points)The minimum requirements for passing the course are:
(a) regular class attendance (max. 2 absences) and full attendance of seminar conference
(b) handing in project proposal (on time)
(c) giving the oral presentation (on set date)
(d) handing in the seminar paper (on time)
(e) attaining 60 of the maximum of 100 points.The pass rate is > 60%.
*) class participation, assignments and project proposal (max. 15 points)
*) oral presentation with discussion (max. 20 points)
*) seminar paper (max. 65 points)The minimum requirements for passing the course are:
(a) regular class attendance (max. 2 absences) and full attendance of seminar conference
(b) handing in project proposal (on time)
(c) giving the oral presentation (on set date)
(d) handing in the seminar paper (on time)
(e) attaining 60 of the maximum of 100 points.The pass rate is > 60%.
Examination topics
(see 'Mindestanforderungen')
Reading list
will be provided in class and on Moodle
Association in the course directory
Studium: UF 344, BA 612
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.3-222, BA06.2
Lehrinhalt: 12-2222
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.3-222, BA06.2
Lehrinhalt: 12-2222
Last modified: Th 09.01.2025 00:16
In this seminar, we will explore the similarities and differences between these two 'kinds of English' as they occur in speaking and writing. Learning and using English can be thought of as aspects of the same process of exploiting the meaning-making potential inherent in the language. It would thus not be surprising to find that ELF usage bears a resemblance to learner language. We will investigate the degrees of conformity to Standard English in learner English and ELF interactions and the extent in which learners and users exploit the resources of the language in creative ways. We shall make use of various computer corpora and consider what kinds of processes these corpora allow us to investigate, and how they prompt us to reflect on the differences of orientation towards the data and the purposes we want these corpora to serve. We will also discuss potential implications of findings that emerge from research into learner English and ELF for the teaching of English and for teacher education.Students will develop an understanding of the phenomena of learner language and English as a lingua franca and theoretical approaches to studying these. They will be familiarized with topics and findings of research in these areas and with ways of critically reflecting on these. By undertaking their own small-scale empirical projects, they will gain informed insights into the nature of these phenomena, use appropriate methods for investigating them, and evaluate the relevance their findings may have for their understanding of the learning and use of English in today's globalized world.This seminar combines lecturer input, on- & offline assignments, reading-based group work and discussions, and individual research work leading to student presentations and seminar papers.
In the first phase of the seminar, we shall engage in some shared reading and discussion of key texts and get familiar with selected corpora. Participants will then be able to design their own projects, and will discuss their ideas and findings both during the weekly sessions as well as at the seminar conference. This seminar conference will be held on Friday, June 3rd (14.00-20.00) & Saturday, June 4th (8.00-14.00) concurrently with that of other seminars. In exchange for time spent at the seminar conference a number of regular seminar sessions in May and June will not be held.
Please note: attendance during the entire seminar conference is mandatory for course completion.