Universität Wien

420007 SE Linguistic history, language change, language variation - methods, approaches, perspectives (2018W)

Continuous assessment of course work

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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. 15 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

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).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- Regular and active participation
- 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

Last modified: We 10.10.2018 09:09