551.030 (13W) 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 4.0
- Registrations 26 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction Englisch
- Course begins on 07.10.2013
Time and place
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Course Information
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
Lecture mode + active participation. Students are required to prepare the topics at home in the form of prep. reading and exercises.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
- The functions of the English language
- Language and society
- ... and more
Teaching objective
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.Prior knowledge expected
regular attendance; active participation; prep. reading and exercisesLiterature
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.
Examination topic(s)
content of lectures + additional information taken from Mair (2008)Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
written midterm and final examGrading 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 / 4.0 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
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Wintersemester 2013/14
- 551.031 PK Introduction to Linguistics b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
- Sommersemester 2013
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Wintersemester 2012/13
- 551.030 PK Introduction to Linguistics (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)