Universität Wien

122252 AR Linguistics Course (Advanced 1-5) - Hist. & Descr. / CS (2016S)

Before Modern English: Language in Late Medieval England

5.00 ECTS (2.00 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).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 09.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 16.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 06.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 13.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 20.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 27.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 04.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 11.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 18.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 25.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 01.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 08.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 15.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 22.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 29.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this class we will look at the English language on its way to becoming Modern (Standard) English and at the intra- and extralinguistic characteristics and developments taking place in the late Middle English period. This will include a discussion of long-term structural changes in the language, but also a closer scrutiny of cultural and sociolinguistic factors that helped shape the language in the centuries after the Norman Conquest. We will also read a number of Middle English texts, including a selection from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, but also other specimens of the language from various genres.
At the end of the semester participants will be familiar with the issues discussed in class and they will be able to embark on independent research in the areas covered.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students are assessed on the basis of assignments, class participation, oral presentation and discussion, and a final test.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Assessment is based on:
(a) final test (50%)
(b) active participation in class, including oral presentations and home assignments (50%)

The minimum requirements for passing the course are:
(a) regular attendance (not more than 2 absences)
(b) oral presentation (on set date)
(c) active participation in class discussions
(d) final test
(e) attaining 60 of the maximum of 100 points.

Examination topics

see above

Reading list

References and readings will be made available in class, on moodle and/or in the library.

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344, ME 812; ME 812 [2]; UF MA 046
Code/Modul: UF 4.2.3-223-225, ME4; ME 04, ME 05; UF MA 4B
Lehrinhalt: 12-0343

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