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180167 SE Definites and Indefinites (2021W)
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).
- Registration is open from Fr 10.09.2021 09:00 to Th 16.09.2021 10:00
- Registration is open from Fr 24.09.2021 09:00 to Th 30.09.2021 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Sa 23.10.2021 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Update 10.01.2022: Due to the current COVID-19 regulations all January classes will be held digitally.
- Monday 11.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Monday 18.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Monday 25.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Monday 08.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Monday 15.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Monday 29.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Monday 06.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Monday 13.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 3D, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/3. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Monday 10.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
- Monday 17.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
- Monday 24.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
- Monday 31.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Update 22/11/21: As anticipated, the seminar will temporarily (until 12/12/21) move online. Details on Moodle.Covid-19: This seminar is currently being planned as an in-person-seminar. But of course the mode of operation may need to be adjusted in line with pandemic-related restrictions.In this MA-level seminar, we will be studying and discussing seminal papers on the meaning of definite and indefinite descriptions. The programme will cover classics like Russell's "On Denoting" (1905), Strawson's "On Referring" (1950), Irene Heim's Dissertation (1982) and Stephen Neal's work. A detailed list of texts covered will be made available at the beginning of the semester.Participants will be expected to prepare each session by studying the assigned text, answering questions on that text and uploading these answers on Moodle, so that, after the deadline, everyone can compare each other's answers.In each session, some students will moderate the discussion. We will go through the texts in detail.At the end of the Semester, a short essay will be due.
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment is in three components: class preparations, presentation, short essay.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimal requirements for passing: Regular attendance, at least grade 4 for the course (Class preparations, presentation, short essay).
The final grade is the weighted average of the grades for the three components: class preparations (20%), presentation (20%), essay (60%).
The final grade is the weighted average of the grades for the three components: class preparations (20%), presentation (20%), essay (60%).
Examination topics
The texts and topics of the seminar.
Reading list
Texts will be made available at the beginning of the Semester via Moodle. Those keen on doing some early background reading should try Stephen Neale's book Descriptions (1990, MIT-Press).
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Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:18