Universität Wien

160139 PS Introductory Seminar on Typology and Comparative Theory of Grammar (2020S)

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

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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, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 04.03. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 11.03. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 18.03. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 25.03. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 01.04. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 22.04. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 29.04. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 06.05. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 13.05. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 20.05. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 27.05. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 03.06. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 10.06. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 17.06. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 24.06. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Typology is the comparison of languages from a grammtical perspective: How do languages differ in their phonology, syntax and morphology (or perhaps semantics), and how is this cross-linguistic variation constrained, if it all?

Assessment and permitted materials

homeworks, presentation, written exams (one midterm one final)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Understanding of the central theoretical questions they raise, and of the most important analyses. Learning to read and understand advanced papers in syntax and semantics.

Examination topics

content of readings and lectures

Reading list

to be announced (please register on the Moodle platform)

Association in the course directory

MA1-M3

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:20