Universität Wien

160117 SE BA-Seminar on the Theory of Grammar and Cognitive Linguistics (2011W)

Ellipsis - Semantics and Prosody

15.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musik-, Sprach- und Vergleichende Literaturwisse
Continuous assessment of course work

Paralleles Belegen des grammatiktheoretischen Proseminars - Ellipse - Syntax (Dr. Kallulli) erforderlich.
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Details

Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 06.10. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 13.10. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 20.10. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 27.10. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 03.11. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 10.11. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 17.11. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 24.11. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 01.12. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 15.12. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 12.01. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 19.01. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 26.01. 10:00 - 12:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this class we will discuss the phenomenon of ellipsis, i.e. the omission/deletion of constituents. Descriptively, we want to classify the various kinds of ellipsis discussed in the literature (mostly on English and German), and as much as possible extend our data base to other languages (i.e. see if and what kinds of ellipsis these allow). Theoretically, we aim to critically review the various proposals that have been made to account for the existence of ellipsis, and more importantly, the restrictions governing it. What makes this topic particularly interesting is the fact that, ostensibly, an understanding of the phenomenon requires attention to syntax and semantics, as well as prosody and (perhaps) pragmatics.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A solid understanding of the phenomenon and command and critical assessment of the most important theoretical proposals.

Examination topics

Reading list

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Association in the course directory

Code Diplomstudium: 215

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