160087 PS Epistemology and linguistics (2009W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Language: German
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Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Wednesday
07.10.
11:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal Berggasse 11 EG
Wednesday
14.10.
11:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal Berggasse 11 EG
Wednesday
21.10.
11:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal Berggasse 11 EG
Wednesday
28.10.
11:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal Berggasse 11 EG
Wednesday
04.11.
11:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal Berggasse 11 EG
Wednesday
11.11.
11:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal Berggasse 11 EG
Wednesday
18.11.
11:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal Berggasse 11 EG
Wednesday
25.11.
11:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal Berggasse 11 EG
Wednesday
02.12.
11:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal Berggasse 11 EG
Wednesday
09.12.
11:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal Berggasse 11 EG
Wednesday
16.12.
11:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal Berggasse 11 EG
Wednesday
13.01.
11:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal Berggasse 11 EG
Wednesday
20.01.
11:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal Berggasse 11 EG
Wednesday
27.01.
11:00 - 13:00
Hörsaal Berggasse 11 EG
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Aims, contents and method of the course
An overview of the epistemological foundations of linguistic study is offered, centred around problems of reasoning and methodological reflection in a broader philosophical perspective, with special emphasis on interdisciplinary incentives of linguistic theorizing. In terms of this approach, it is possible to focus on particular aspects meeting the interests of the participants, be they related to social sciences, cultural studies or other branches of study.
Assessment and permitted materials
Oral presentation or term paper
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Primary goal: The relevance of philosophical and epistemological foundation of linguistic theorizing will be brought to the attention of the audience. Based on selected texts from recent periods the participants will be guided towards autonomous reflection on linguistic methodology.
Secondary goals:
Development of critical faculties with respect to the adoption of theoretical concepts
Acquisition of basic knowledge of current issues in epistemology and philosophy of language
Enhancement of autonomous reflection on the specific problems of the formation of linguistic knowledge
Secondary goals:
Development of critical faculties with respect to the adoption of theoretical concepts
Acquisition of basic knowledge of current issues in epistemology and philosophy of language
Enhancement of autonomous reflection on the specific problems of the formation of linguistic knowledge
Examination topics
During the first part oral presentation, enhanced with multimedial equipment (data projector, e-learning platform "Fronter"); during the second part oral presentations by student participants.
Reading list
Handlexikon zur Wissenschaftstheorie. Hg.: Helmut SEIFERT / Gerard RADNITZKY. München: dtv, 2. Auflage, 1994.
Klassiker der Sprachphilosophie. Von Platon bis Naom Chomsky. Hg.: Tilman BORSCHE. München; C. H. Beck, 2001
Klassiker der Sprachphilosophie. Von Platon bis Naom Chomsky. Hg.: Tilman BORSCHE. München; C. H. Beck, 2001
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