552.240 (16W) Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar

Wintersemester 2016/17

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First course session
04.10.2016 10:00 - 12:00 N.0.43 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
LV Nummer Südostverbund ENI02001UL
Course title german Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar
Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 23 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 04.10.2016
eLearning Go to Moodle course

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

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 picture and the application of English grammar.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Theclasses will typically include lectures followed by mini discussions andapplication in class. 

Course content

Definitionof grammar
Formal criteria for identifying parts of speech
Detailed description of syntactic categories
Structure of phrases and sentences
Functional and lexical elements of grammar

Literature

Quirk, Randolph, Greenbaum, Sidney, Leech, Geoffrey & Svartvik, Jan (1989.) A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language. London: Longman.

 + additional in-class material

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 methodology

MidtermExam 50 pts. Final Exam 50 pts. Total 100 pts 

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

1. MidtermExam: the first half of the curriculum (must be taken and passed);and
2. Final Exam: the second half of the curriculum (must be taken and passed). 

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
    • Subject: Topics in Linguistics I (Compulsory subject)
      • ENI.002 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics ( 2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.240 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4. Semester empfohlen
  • Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation) (SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
    • Stage one
      • Subject: Linguistic Basis (Compulsory subject)
        • Topics in English Linguistics ( 2.0h KU / 4.0 ECTS)
          • 552.240 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation) (SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
    • Stage one
      • Subject: Linguistic Basis (Compulsory subject)
        • English Syntax and Morphology ( 2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
          • 552.240 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Linguistics (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Aufbaustudium Linguistics
        • 4.3 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics ( 0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 552.240 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 3. 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)
        • Topics in Linguistics ( 2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
          • 552.240 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Linguistics
        • Topics in Linguistics ( 2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
          • 552.240 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen

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Sommersemester 2023
  • 552.242 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
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Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.240 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 552.240 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.240 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.240 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)