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160113 VO Introduction to Indo-European Studies (2025S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musikwissenschaft und Sprachwissenschaft
Mo 03.03. 15:00-16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1

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Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 10.03. 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 17.03. 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 24.03. 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 31.03. 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 07.04. 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 28.04. 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 05.05. 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 12.05. 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 19.05. 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 26.05. 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 02.06. 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 16.06. 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 23.06. 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
  • Monday 30.06. 15:00 - 16:30 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:

The course provides an overview of ancient and modern languages of the Indo-European language family, covering all branches (Anatolian, Tocharian, Indic, Iranian, Albanian, Armenian, Greek, Italic, Celtic, Germanic, Baltic, and Slavic). It also introduces fundamental methods and terminology of historical-comparative linguistics, along with basic knowledge of the reconstructed Proto-Indo-European language.

Objective:

The course prepares students for advanced and specialized courses on individual Indo-European languages and linguistic topics from a historical perspective.

Methods:

The content is delivered through lectures supplemented with opportunities for discussion. Presentations are supported by PowerPoint slides, and all relevant materials, including the slides and a bibliography of referenced or supplementary literature, are made available on the Moodle learning platform.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria


Requirements for Successful Completion:
To pass the course, a minimum of 60% of the total points must be achieved in the written final exam.

Grading Scale:

1 (Excellent): 100–90 points
2 (Good): 89–81 points
3 (Satisfactory): 80–71 points
4 (Sufficient): 70–60 points
5 (Fail): 59–0 points

Examination topics

The written final exam will cover topics discussed during the course.

Reading list

Benjamin W. Fortson. 2010. Indo-European language and culture. An introduction. 2nd edition. (
https://ubdata.univie.ac.at/AC07603815)

Association in the course directory

BA-M8
Skandinavistik: SKE 110 (4 ECTS)

Last modified: Th 16.01.2025 13:06