128141 FS FS Research Seminar I / II (2024W)
Language contact
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 09.09.2024 12:00 to Mo 23.09.2024 12:00
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.10.2024 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Friday 11.10. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Friday 18.10. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Friday 25.10. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Friday 08.11. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Friday 15.11. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Friday 22.11. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Friday 29.11. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Friday 06.12. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Friday 13.12. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- N Friday 10.01. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Friday 17.01. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Friday 24.01. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
- Friday 31.01. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Research seminar: Language ContactIf you are reading this description, you yourself most likely have the command of at least two, and perhaps more, languages. But what does scholarship currently know about multilingualism and language contact? Much has been learned in the recent decades about the interactions between different languages spoken by the same person, and much is still open for scientific investigation. In this seminar, we will first study the most important results established in this field, and then will turn to examining the cutting-edge literature. This should both help you learn about this exciting and relevant area of linguistic research and prepare you for learning more about it in your future life, as the coming decades will only increase our knowledge further.
Assessment and permitted materials
Course evaluation is based on:
I. class participation (20 points)
II. group presentation of a recent research article in class (20 points)
III. reading and discussing in class the articles presented by other students (20 points)
IV. individual final paper: design for a new study (40 points)
I. class participation (20 points)
II. group presentation of a recent research article in class (20 points)
III. reading and discussing in class the articles presented by other students (20 points)
IV. individual final paper: design for a new study (40 points)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum requirements:
(a) regular class attendance (max. 2 absences)
(b) reading on time and being ready to discuss in class all reading assignments
(c) submitting the final paper (a study design) on time
(d) attaining at least 50% on each of the parts (see above)
Final grades & points achieved:
0–59.9 = 5; 60–69.9 = 4; 70–79.9 = 3; 80–89.9 = 2; 90–100 = 1
(a) regular class attendance (max. 2 absences)
(b) reading on time and being ready to discuss in class all reading assignments
(c) submitting the final paper (a study design) on time
(d) attaining at least 50% on each of the parts (see above)
Final grades & points achieved:
0–59.9 = 5; 60–69.9 = 4; 70–79.9 = 3; 80–89.9 = 2; 90–100 = 1
Examination topics
In the first part of the class, we will quickly study several overview books on the subject, discussing them in class.
In the second part, you will form small groups and find a recent research article based on your interests within this field (newly developed during the first part of the class), and then present and discuss that article in class, focusing both on its strong and its weak points. You will also read the articles selected by the others and participate actively in the class discussion about them.
As the result of these activities, you will be prepared to formulate a study design for a hypothetical empirical study -- the last assignment of the class.
In the second part, you will form small groups and find a recent research article based on your interests within this field (newly developed during the first part of the class), and then present and discuss that article in class, focusing both on its strong and its weak points. You will also read the articles selected by the others and participate actively in the class discussion about them.
As the result of these activities, you will be prepared to formulate a study design for a hypothetical empirical study -- the last assignment of the class.
Reading list
Adamou, Evangelia, Barbara E. Bullock, and Almeida Jacqueline Toribio, (2023) "Understanding language contact", Routledge.Matras, Yaron (2020) "Language contact", 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press.Thomason, Sarah Grey, and Terrence Kaufman (1988) "Language contact, creolization and genetic linguistics", University of California Press.+ the articles selected for study by the students in the class (see the additional info under Examination topics)
Association in the course directory
Studium: MA 812 (2)
Code/Modul: M04 FS. M05
Lehrinhalt: 12-8143
Code/Modul: M04 FS. M05
Lehrinhalt: 12-8143
Last modified: Mo 30.09.2024 20:45