Universität Wien

160086 VO Writing and Orthographies in the Celtic languages (2009W)

A historical overview

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

Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 13.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 20.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 27.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 03.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 10.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 17.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 24.11. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 01.12. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 15.12. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 12.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 19.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
  • Tuesday 26.01. 18:00 - 20:00 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course gives an overview of the history of writing and writing systems in the Celtic languages (starting chronologically with Lepontic and spanning the centuries up to recent early 21st cent. developments). A short introduction to orthographic design and the typology of orthographic systems will be given. The final part of the course will deal with the psycholinguistic and ideological-historical implications of the 20th century Spelling Wars in various Celtic languages.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written examination at the end of the term.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Participants will gain an insight into both the systems and history of orthographic systems used in Celtic languages and the basic of orthographic design and its psycholinguistic implications.

Examination topics

Lecture (supported by Power Point and Handouts) and discussion.

Reading list

Siehe meine Website (http://www.albertbock.net)

Association in the course directory

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