551.030 (13S) Introduction to Linguistics a
Overview
- Lecturer
- Course title german Introduction to Linguistics a
- Type Portfoliokurs (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 27 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction Englisch
- Course begins on 05.03.2013
Time and place
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Course Information
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
The classes will typically include lectures followed by mini discussions in class. The background reading at home will be discussed through students’ reading presentations.Course content
This introductory course is aimed at providing some general information about the nature of the English language and its most basic components. The course will look at how sounds are produced, how words and sentences are built and try to outline all the rules that govern these processes.Topics
- Introduction to linguistics as a science
- Various branches and sub-branches of linguistics
- Phonetics
- Phonology
- Morphology
- Syntax
Teaching objective
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: - demonstrate knowledge of linguistic notions linked to the course topics; - demonstrate a competence in discussing, evaluating and independently analyzing the covered linguistic phenomena; and - demonstrate a better knowledge of the general global picture of the field of English linguistics.Prior knowledge expected
Students should have passed the STEOP courses (or Introduction to English Studies)Literature
Plag, I., Braun, M., Lappe, S. and Schramm, M. (2007): Introduction to English Linguistics. Mouton de Gruyter. + additional in-class materialExamination 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.
Examination topic(s)
1. Reading Presentation: 10 minutes based on 1-2 page summary; 2. Midterm Exam: the first half of the curriculum (must be taken);and 3. Final Exam: the second half of the curriculum (must be taken)Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
Reading Presentation 20 pts. Midterm Exam 40 pts. Final Exam 40 pts. Total 100 ptsGrading 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: Introduction to English and American Studies
(Compulsory subject)
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Introduction to English Linguistics I (
2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
- 551.030 Introduction to Linguistics a (2.0h PK / 3.0 ECTS)
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Introduction to English Linguistics I (
2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Introduction to English and American Studies
(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: Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase
(Compulsory subject)
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Introduction to Linguistics (
2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
- 551.030 Introduction to Linguistics a (2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
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Introduction to Linguistics (
2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (ab 11W)
(Compulsory subject)
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Module: Linguistics (ab 11W)
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Introduction to Linguistics (
2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
- 551.030 Introduction to Linguistics a (2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
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Introduction to Linguistics (
2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
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Module: Linguistics (ab 11W)
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Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (ab 11W)
(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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Theory and Methodology of English Linguistics (
2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
- 551.030 Introduction to Linguistics a (2.0h PK / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
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Theory and Methodology of English Linguistics (
2.0h PS / 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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Wintersemester 2024/25
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2024
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2023/24
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2023
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2022/23
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2022
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2021/22
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2021
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2020/21
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2020
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2019/20
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2019
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2018/19
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2018
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2017/18
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2017
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2016/17
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2016
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2015/16
- 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
- Sommersemester 2014
- Wintersemester 2013/14
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Sommersemester 2013
- 551.031 PK Introduction to Linguistics b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2012/13
- 551.030 PK Introduction to Linguistics (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)