Universität Wien

160129 PS Principles of Indo-European Word Formation (2024S)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musikwissenschaft und Sprachwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 06.03. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 13.03. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 20.03. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 10.04. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 24.04. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 15.05. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 22.05. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 29.05. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 05.06. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 12.06. 17:45 - 19:45 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 19.06. 17:45 - 19:45 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 26.06. 17:45 - 19:45 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of this proseminar is to become familiar with the word formation processes that are characteristic of the Indo-European language family. The term "word formation" refers to the mechanisms that generate new words (lexemes) mostly on the basis of existing material through derivation or composition. A basic understanding of these strategies is not only helpful when learning new languages, it also paves the way for a profound understanding of Proto-Indo-European reconstruction and the grammar and etymology of any given individual language.

The contents of this proseminar include: Basics of morphology, inflection vs. word formation, the "root" concept, verbal and nominal stem formation, derivation with/without affixation, ablaut, semantics of derivational morphology, composition, comparison and contrast with non-Indo-European Word formation (especially Modern Hebrew, Hungarian).

Each unit will consist of presentation, discussion, creative exercises and work in small groups. Towards the end of the semester there will also be presentations by the students.

Assessment and permitted materials

Participation (through discussion, work in small groups), occasional homework, as well as a presentation and a proseminar paper (at least 8 pages, by September 16, 2024) on a topic of your choice (either completely free or based on a list of possible topic ideas).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 2× unexcused absence), participation, homework, presentation, proseminar paper. All requirements must be fulfilled (i.e., submitted); however, an overall positive assessment does not depend on a positive evaluation of an individual component (e.g., the proseminar paper).

Examination topics

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Reading list

At times there will be a reading assignment of selected sections and chapters from relevant books which will form the basis of the respective discussion.

Association in the course directory

BA-M12

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