Universität Wien

160160 PS Sociological Theories for Linguists (2021W)

Sozial- und kulturwissenschaftliche Theorien

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

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

Thursday 07.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday 14.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday 21.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday 28.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday 04.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday 11.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday 18.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday 25.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday 02.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday 09.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday 16.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday 13.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday 20.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Thursday 27.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Applied Linguistics investigates into manifestations of language in social contexts. Therefore, applied linguists need to be familiar with social and cultural theory and the diverse ways those theories construct society and social sciences. In this course, we discuss different approaches, paradigms, terminologies and methodologies of socio-cultural origin specifically with regard to their socio-linguistic applicability. The range of potential theories includes interpretive, phenomenological, constructivist, system-theoretical, post-structuralist, critical, feminist/queer, culture-anthropological theories and cultural studies. The actual selection is done in accordance with the participants of the course.

PLEASE NOTE: The course will take place face-to-face if circumstances allow. For students who cannot participate face-to-face, the possibility is provided to participate (live) via the tool Collaborate (via Moodle). Should COVID-19 prevention require it, the course will go online completely.

Update 19.11.2021: Due to the current prevention measures of the government the course will be held in distance learning mode (online) from now on (at least until 12.12.2921). The online room is located on Moodle.

Assessment and permitted materials

1. Co-preparation and chairing in a session about a selected text of social or cultural theory
2. Short written text on the topic of the co-preparated session (1-2 pages)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Apart from the oral and scriptal records mentioned above, a regular presence, reading of the discussed texts and active participation in discussions is required.

PLEASE NOTE: During the home-learning phase in the context of COVID-19 protection the oral presentation will be substituted by scripts which are provided on Moodle. The course discussion takes place in a Moodle chat (at the announced time slots).

Examination topics

Foundational texts in social and cultural theory (by mutual agreement)

Reading list

Introductory literature: Abels, Heinz (2009): Einführung in die Soziologie. Bd. 1: Der Blick auf die Gesellschaft. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften. Coupland, Nikolas/Sarangi, Sirikant/Candlin, Christopher (Hgg.) Sociolinguistics and Social Theory. Harlow: Longman. 2001. Kneer, Georg/Schroer, Markus (Hgg.) Handbuch soziologische Theorien. Wiesbaden: Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften. 2009. Moebius, Stefan/Reckwitz, Andreas (Hgg.) (2009): Poststrukturalistische Sozialwissenschaften. Frankfurt/Main: Suhrkamp.

Association in the course directory

MA2-APM4A

Last modified: Fr 19.11.2021 18:29