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160133 SE Seminar in this subject area (2014S)

Issues in the semantics and pragmatics of plurals Short description

8.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musikwissenschaft und Sprachwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 22.05. 14:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Friday 23.05. 09:30 - 14:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Monday 26.05. 09:30 - 14:30 Seminarraum 6 Sensengasse 3a 2.OG
  • Tuesday 27.05. 12:15 - 14:00 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 28.05. 15:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Friday 30.05. 09:30 - 12:30 Seminarraum 5 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

We will address a number of puzzles regarding the interpretation of plural expressions, pertaining to the following domains, among others:
- The multiplicity inference of plural indefinites and its disappearance in some contexts
- Dependent plurals and cumulativity
- Maximality effects with modified numerals
- Homogeneity inferences and non-maximality

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

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Association in the course directory

Master Allgemeine Linguistik: MA1-M3

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