122231 AR Linguistics Course (interactive) (2014W)

English and German: contrast, comparison, typology

1.50 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Continuous assessment of course work

Moodle

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 Mo 08.09.2014 00:00 to Fr 12.09.2014 18:00
Registration is open from Tu 23.09.2014 00:00 to Th 25.09.2014 23:59
Deregistration possible until Fr 31.10.2014 23:59

Details

max. 25 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Stefan Thim

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Tuesday
    14.10.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Tuesday
    28.10.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Tuesday
    11.11.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Tuesday
    25.11.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Tuesday
    09.12.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Tuesday
    13.01.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
    
    Tuesday
    27.01.
    16:00 - 18:00
    Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In our fortnightly meetings, we will discuss selected contrasts between English and German on various levels, including phonology, morphology, grammar (e.g. tense, modality, word order) and the lexicon.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students will be assessed on the basis of a number of assignments and a final test. Active participation is required.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participants will be familiar with major linguistic contrasts between English and German in a wider comparative, historical and typological perspective.

Examination topics

Readings, (group) assignments, classroom discussions, individual presentations.

Reading list

Participants are expected to acquire a copy of the following textbook:
König, Ekkehard & Volker Gast. 2012. Understanding English-German Contrasts. 3rd ed. Berlin: Schmidt.
Further literature will be made available through moodle.

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344;
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.3-223;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0371

4.3.2 Linguistics

12.01. English and American Studies ➡ D. Courses for Compulsory Exams according to the Curricula of the Teaching Discipline English 344

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