140293 VO Fundamentals of Grammatical Analysis (2016W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 14 - Orientalistik, Afrikanistik, Indologie und Tibetologie

Moodle

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Tuesday 31.01.2017

Lecturers

Dewei Che

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tuesday 11.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
Tuesday 18.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
Tuesday 25.10. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
Tuesday 08.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
Tuesday 15.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
Tuesday 22.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
Tuesday 29.11. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
Tuesday 06.12. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
Tuesday 13.12. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
Tuesday 10.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
Tuesday 17.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
Tuesday 24.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12
Tuesday 31.01. 13:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Afrikawissenschaften, Seminarraum 3 UniCampus Hof 5 2M-O1-12

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Syntax and morphology form a core part of Linguistics, which is the science that studies the nature, structure, and functions of language. To stay in touch with this core and fundamental aspect of the science of language, one must understand the multiplicity of concepts developed over the years.

In this course, students will be taken through an overview of the basic issues that underlie syntax and morphology, with an emphasis of many African language data. The goal is to equip students with one of the fundamental tools for grammatical analysis.

The course provides a grounding in grammatical concepts useful for further study in grammatical theory, typology and language teaching.

Assessment and permitted materials

Course assessment will be either (i) in form of a written exam on the last day of course or (ii) a term paper to be submitted on the last of the course or shortly thereafter.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This course assumes a background in the basics of grammatical analysis, some of which were introduced in first year courses in Linguistics and cognate disciplines.

Examination topics

There is no textbook for this course. The lecturer will provide her own notes and readings will be assigned on weekly basis. Students should go through the assigned readings before coming to class.

Reading list