Universität Wien

180158 KO MEi:CogSci Linguistics Discussion (2024W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work

Preparation meeting: Tuesday October 1st, 2024, 9:00 - 11:00
HS 2i, NIG, Universitätsstrasse 7, 2nd floor
Fr 22.11. 15:00-17:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock

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. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 11.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Friday 25.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Friday 08.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Friday 13.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
  • Friday 17.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal 3F NIG 3.Stock
  • Friday 31.01. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to linguistics with special emphasis on questions of interest to cognitive science.

Linguistics within the cognitive sciences, theoretical models within linguistics, exercises on phonetics/phonology/morphology/syntax/semantics, psycho- and neurolinguistics, embodiment of grammar.

Assessment and permitted materials

There will be five homework assignments, each consisting of an online task (written answer to short questions on the material to be studied), a short verbal presentation in the live session (approx. 5 mins answering assigned questions) and participation in the live discussion.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading scheme: you can receive the maximum of 25 points overall.
25, 24, 23 --> "sehr gut" (1)
22, 21, 20 --> "gut" (2)
19, 18, 17 --> "befriedigend" (3)
16, 15, 14 --> "genügend" (4)
13 points or less --> "nicht genügend" (5), i.e. you failed the course.

You can receive the points in the following way:
5 points per homework (1 point written online task, 1 point class presentation, 3 points participation in the discussion).

Class participation is mandatory. If you happen to miss a session (e.g. for health reasons, other exams at the same time etc) you may submit your homework question in written form (1/2 - 1 page) until 31. January 2025.

Examination topics

exercises, lectures, discussion, reading of classical introductory material

Reading list

Required texts will be provided.

Supplementary reading: English sections of Rothmayr, Antonia. 2016. Linguistik für die Kognitionswissenschaft. Tübingen: Narr.

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