Universität Wien

160084 VO Introduction to Text Linguistics and Discourse Analysis (2009W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musik-, Sprach- und Vergleichende Literaturwisse

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 05.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 12.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 19.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 09.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 16.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 23.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 30.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 07.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 14.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 11.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 18.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Monday 25.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course offers an overview on the main approaches of text linguistics and discourse analysis. Following a short characterization of the concepts of "discourse" and "text", the course deals with theories of cohesion and coherence. In the second part of the semester the course will deal with different genre approaches in text- and discourse research.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam at the end of semester.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Apart from providing basic knowledge on discourse and text linguistic concepts, students should develop their competence in analyzing texts by short joint exercises during the course.

Examination topics

Lecture combined with short joint exercises during the course.

Reading list

Jan Renkema (2004): Introduction to Discourse Studies, Amsterdam: John Benjamins.

Association in the course directory

Codes alter Studienplan: 113,203,309,405,501,623

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