551.031 (13S) Introduction to Linguistics b

Sommersemester 2013

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First course session
08.03.2013 14:00 - 16:00 N.0.27 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german Introduction to Linguistics b
Type Portfoliokurs (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 20 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 08.03.2013

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Course Information

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Lecture mode. Students are required to prepare the topics at home in the form of prep reading.

Course content

This introduction to linguistics offers students a first insight into the various areas of English linguistics and familiarizes them with how language and communication function. Both, the form of English and the functions of English will be considered

Topics

  • What is language? What is linguistics?
  • The sounds of the English language
  • The structure of the English language
  • The meaning of the English language
  • Words – sentences – texts – discourse
  • How do we communicate in/with the English language?
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Applied linguistics

Prior knowledge expected

After completing the course, students should be familiar with the basic notions, concepts and definitions of English linguistics and should have a general grasp of how language and communication function.

Literature

Mair, Ch. (2008), English Linguistics. An Introduction. Tübingen: Gunter Narr.

Examination 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

midterm exam (written exam) final exam (written exam)

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation) (SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
    • Stage one
      • Subject: Introduction to English and American Studies (Compulsory subject)
        • Introduction to English Linguistics I ( 2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          • 551.031 Introduction to Linguistics b (2.0h PK / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase (Compulsory subject)
      • Introduction to Linguistics ( 2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
        • 551.031 Introduction to Linguistics b (2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (ab 11W) (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Linguistics (ab 11W)
        • Introduction to Linguistics ( 2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
          • 551.031 Introduction to Linguistics b (2.0h PK / 5.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 05W.1)
    • Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Modul English Linguistics
        • Theory and Methodology of English Linguistics ( 2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          • 551.031 Introduction to Linguistics b (2.0h PK / 4.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen

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Wintersemester 2020/21
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Sommersemester 2020
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Wintersemester 2019/20
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Sommersemester 2019
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Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2018
  • 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.230 VO Introduction to Linguistics II (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2014
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  • 551.031 PK Introduction to Linguistics b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2013/14
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Sommersemester 2013
  • 551.030 PK Introduction to Linguistics a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2012/13
  • 551.030 PK Introduction to Linguistics (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)