420007 SE Linguistic history, language change, language variation - methods, approaches, perspectives (2018W)
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 Mo 17.09.2018 09:00 to Mo 15.10.2018 08:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 22.10.2018 08:00
Details
max. 15 participants
Language: German, English
Lecturers
- Alexandra Lenz
- John Kirk
- Johanna Laakso
- Hans Christian Luschützky
- Melanie Malzahn
- Stefan-Michael Newerkla
- Stephan Prochazka
- Nikolaus Ritt
- Juliane Schröter
- Barbara Seidlhofer
- Henry George Widdowson
Classes
Begins: Monday, 08.10.2018; Ends: Monday 21.01.2019; bi-weekly sessions from 17:00 to 20:00; Place: Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course focuses on both the conceptual content and the methodological approaches of the participants’ doctoral research projects. On the basis of readings (mainly) in the areas of historical linguistics, language variation and language change we will engage in discussions of these research paradigms in respect to their various objectives and methods of investigation.
Assessment and permitted materials
This seminar basically consists of discussion sessions based on readings during which participants will assume various roles. Besides regular and active class participation in all discussion sessions, students must complete the following assignments:
Oral presentation of a selected text (and written summary)
OR
Preparation and presentation of critical questions with regard to this text.In addition, every doctoral student must at least once assume the role of an ‘expert’ in a discussion session (ideally in relation to their own project).
Oral presentation of a selected text (and written summary)
OR
Preparation and presentation of critical questions with regard to this text.In addition, every doctoral student must at least once assume the role of an ‘expert’ in a discussion session (ideally in relation to their own project).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
- Regular and active participation
- Preparation and follow-up assigments
- Performing two of the three roles described above
- Preparation and follow-up assigments
- Performing two of the three roles described above
Examination topics
see above
Reading list
Readings will be specified at the beginning of the seminar and throughout the semester.
Association in the course directory
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