551.311 (24S) Themes in Linguistics: Cognitive Semantics
Overview
- Lecturer
- Course title german Themes in Linguistics: Cognitive Semantics
- Type Course (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Attendance-based course
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 4.0
- Registrations 10 (20 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction Englisch
- Course begins on 11.03.2024
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
-Understand basic cognitive processes for the construction of meaning in language
-Apply the knowledge in the analysis of language
Teaching methodology
-Discussion
-Lecture
-Readings
-Tasks
-Individual research
Course content
This class will explore the question of how meaning is constructed in language. Our particular focus will be a cognitive one, i.e. we will inquire into mental processes of meaning making and its representation in language. This path will take us closer to understanding the relation between language and the notions of categorization, semantic frames, image schemas, blending, and figurative associations. Participants will have the opportunity to apply their understanding in their own research and investigate the construction of meaning in diverse texts and media.
Prior knowledge expected
-Preferably completed BA level linguistic courses
Curricular registration requirements
-see MA curriculum
Literature
-A list of relevant literature will be provided at the beginning of the course
Intended learning outcomes
-Understand basic cognitive processes for the construction of meaning in language
-Apply the knowledge in the analysis of language
Teaching methodology
-Discussion
-Lecture
-Readings
-Tasks
-Individual research
Course content
This class will explore the question of how meaning is constructed in language. Our particular focus will be a cognitive one, i.e. we will inquire into mental processes of meaning making and its representation in language. This path will take us closer to understanding the relation between language and the notions of categorization, semantic frames, image schemas, blending, and figurative associations. Participants will have the opportunity to apply their understanding in their own research and investigate the construction of meaning in diverse texts and media.
Prior knowledge expected
-Preferably completed BA level linguistic courses
Curricular registration requirements
-see MA curriculum
Literature
-A list of relevant literature will be provided at the beginning of the course
Examination information
Examination methodology
-Oral presentations related to the course topic
Examination topic(s)
-Students' choices of topics related to course topic
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
-Oral presentation
-Participation in class
Examination methodology
-Oral presentations related to the course topic
Examination topic(s)
-Students' choices of topics related to course topic
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
-Oral presentation
-Participation in class
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Master's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 812, Version: 18W.1)
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Subject: Linguistics
(Compulsory elective)
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2.1 Themes in Linguistics (
0.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
- 551.311 Themes in Linguistics: Cognitive Semantics (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1. Semester empfohlen
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2.1 Themes in Linguistics (
0.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Linguistics
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme Cross-Border Studies
(SKZ: 584, Version: 22W.1)
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Subject: Cross-Border Sprachen und Literaturen II: (Schwerpunktsprache 2) Englisch / Cross-Border Languages and Literatures II (Language 2) English
(Compulsory subject)
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5.1 Themes in Linguistics (
0.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
- 551.311 Themes in Linguistics: Cognitive Semantics (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 2., 3., 4. Semester empfohlen
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5.1 Themes in Linguistics (
0.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Cross-Border Sprachen und Literaturen II: (Schwerpunktsprache 2) Englisch / Cross-Border Languages and Literatures II (Language 2) English
(Compulsory subject)