551.250 (12S) Topics in Linguistics: Syntax & Morphology
Overview
- Lecturer
- Course title german Topics in Linguistics: Syntax & Morphology
- Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 4.0
- Registrations 32 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction German
- Course begins on 07.03.2012
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Course Information
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
Lecture, discussions, in-class tasks, group work, presentationsCourse content
Building on knowledge gained in Introduction to Linguistics, this course focuses on two important areas that help us to better understand the structure and grammar of English: syntax which is basically concerned with the formation and structure of sentences and morphology which deals with the formation and structure of words. In this course we will expand our knowledge in both areas, and we will be able to gain insight into different linguistic approaches to analyzing English syntactically and morphologically. In addition, space is provided for the individual exploration of a research topic in these areas.Topics
- Words and their formation
- From words to sentences
- The structure of sentences – basics of generative grammar
- The functions of sentences – basics of functional grammar
- English inflectional morphology
- The interplay of morphology and syntax
- Variation in English morphology and syntax
- Using corpora as research tools for analyzing English morphological and syntactic patterns
Teaching objective
To understand the structure and formation of words and sentences in English from different linguistic approaches and to apply this knowledge to researching a specific topic in syntax and/or morphology.Prior knowledge expected
Basic terminology and concepts of linguistics as acquired in Introduction to LinguisticsLiterature
Guidance for consulting and acquiring relevant literature will be given in the first session -Some readings and other class material (e.g. list of potential research topics) will be made available on MoodleExamination information
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.
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
Research paper, presentation, active participation in classGrading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation)
(SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
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Stage one
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Subject: Linguistic Basis
(Compulsory subject)
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Topics in English Linguistics (
2.0h KU / 4.0 ECTS)
- 551.250 Topics in Linguistics: Syntax & Morphology (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Topics in English Linguistics (
2.0h KU / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Linguistic Basis
(Compulsory subject)
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Stage one
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium
(Compulsory subject)
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Module: Linguistics
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Topics in Linguistics (
2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
- 551.250 Topics in Linguistics: Syntax & Morphology (2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
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Topics in Linguistics (
2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
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Module: Linguistics
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Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 05W.1)
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Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium
(Compulsory subject)
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Module: Modul English Linguistics
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Topics in English Linguistics (
2.0h VO, PS, KU, EX / 4.0 ECTS)
- 551.250 Topics in Linguistics: Syntax & Morphology (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
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Topics in English Linguistics (
2.0h VO, PS, KU, EX / 4.0 ECTS)
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Module: Modul English Linguistics
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Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium
(Compulsory subject)
Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts
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Sommersemester 2023
- 552.240 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: Morphology and Syntax (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2021
- 552.240 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: Morphology and Syntax (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2019/20
- 552.241 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: Syntax and Morphology (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2019
- 552.240 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: Syntax and Morphology (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2017
- 552.240 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: Syntax and Morphology (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2016
- 552.240 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: Syntax and Morphology (2.0h / 5.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2011
- 551.250 PS Topics in Linguistics: Syntax & Morphology (2.0h / 5.0ECTS)