551.314 (25S) Advanced Topics in Linguistics: English-based Pidgins and Creoles

Sommersemester 2025

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Erster Termin der LV
11.03.2025 10:00 - 11:30 N.0.43 On Campus
Nächster Termin:
06.05.2025 10:00 - 11:30 N.0.43 On Campus

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Lehrende/r
LV-Titel englisch Advanced Topics in Linguistics: English-based Pidgins and Creoles
LV-Art Seminar (prüfungsimmanente LV )
LV-Modell Präsenzlehrveranstaltung
Semesterstunde/n 2.0
ECTS-Anrechnungspunkte 8.0
Anmeldungen 8 (20 max.)
Organisationseinheit
Unterrichtssprache Englisch
LV-Beginn 11.03.2025
eLearning zum Moodle-Kurs

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LV-Beschreibung

Intendierte Lernergebnisse

-understand the processes of Pidgin and Creole genesis

-understand important linguistic processes of language contact and language change

-get insight into the diversity of English-based Pidgin and Creoles

-explore an English-based Pidgin and Creole in depth

Lehrmethodik

-interactive lecture

-group work

-discussion

-tasks

-readings

Inhalt/e

 The diversity of Englishes around the world is in part characterized by languages that have emerged from the contact of non-English and English speakers, having to find a common means of conversation in restricted contexts (e.g. trade). What usually started as a restricted code for limited conversational functions (Pidgin) frequently turned into a fully-fledged language (Creole) that combines features from English and other languages. According to Seargeant and Swann (2012), more than 40 English-based Pidgin and Creole languages are used to varying extents around the world. This seminar will provide insight into the general processes that led to the creation and development of English-based Pidgin and Creole languages, will explore examples of such Pidgins and Creoles and will give participants the opportunity to research aspects of individual Pidgins and Creoles in line with their own interests.

Erwartete Vorkenntnisse

-knowledge of linguistics and prior coursework in linguistics

Curriculare Anmeldevoraussetzungen

-see M.A. Worlds of English curriculum

Literatur

Guidance with the research literature will be provided during the semester

Intendierte Lernergebnisse

-understand the processes of Pidgin and Creole genesis

-understand important linguistic processes of language contact and language change

-get insight into the diversity of English-based Pidgin and Creoles

-explore an English-based Pidgin and Creole in depth

Lehrmethodik

-interactive lecture

-group work

-discussion

-tasks

-readings

Inhalt/e

 The diversity of Englishes around the world is in part characterized by languages that have emerged from the contact of non-English and English speakers, having to find a common means of conversation in restricted contexts (e.g. trade). What usually started as a restricted code for limited conversational functions (Pidgin) frequently turned into a fully-fledged language (Creole) that combines features from English and other languages. According to Seargeant and Swann (2012), more than 40 English-based Pidgin and Creole languages are used to varying extents around the world. This seminar will provide insight into the general processes that led to the creation and development of English-based Pidgin and Creole languages, will explore examples of such Pidgins and Creoles and will give participants the opportunity to research aspects of individual Pidgins and Creoles in line with their own interests.

Erwartete Vorkenntnisse

-knowledge of linguistics and prior coursework in linguistics

Curriculare Anmeldevoraussetzungen

-see M.A. Worlds of English curriculum

Literatur

Guidance with the research literature will be provided during the semester

Prüfungsinformationen

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Prüfungsmethode/n

-seminar paper on selected research topic

-presentation of selected research topic

Prüfungsinhalt/e

-students' research topics

Beurteilungskriterien/-maßstäbe

More information will be provided throughout the semester

Prüfungsmethode/n

-seminar paper on selected research topic

-oral presentation of selected research topic

Prüfungsinhalt/e

-students' research topics

Beurteilungskriterien/-maßstäbe

More information will be provided throughout the semester

Beurteilungsschema

Note Benotungsschema

Position im Curriculum

  • Masterstudium Worlds of English (SKZ: 812, Version: 24W.1)
    • Fach: Gebundenes Wahlfach „Linguistics“ (Wahlfach)
      • 2.3-2.5 Advanced Topics in Linguistics ( 0.0h SE / 24.0 ECTS)
        • 551.314 Advanced Topics in Linguistics: English-based Pidgins and Creoles (2.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 2., 3. Semester empfohlen
  • Masterstudium Anglistik und Amerikanistik (SKZ: 812, Version: 18W.1)
    • Fach: Linguistics (Wahlfach)
      • 2.5 Advanced Topics in Linguistics II ( 0.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS)
        • 551.314 Advanced Topics in Linguistics: English-based Pidgins and Creoles (2.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
  • Masterstudium Cross-Border Studies (SKZ: 584, Version: 22W.1)
    • Fach: Anglistik/Amerikanistik / English and American Studies (Wahlfach)
      • II.14.9 Advanced Topics in Linguistics ( 0.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS)
        • 551.314 Advanced Topics in Linguistics: English-based Pidgins and Creoles (2.0h SE / 8.0 ECTS)

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