552.250 (17S) Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Linguistic Landscapes

Sommersemester 2017

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First course session
07.03.2017 16:00 - 19:00 HS 8 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
LV Nummer Südostverbund ENJ02001UL
Course title german Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Linguistic Landscapes
Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 15 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 07.03.2017
eLearning Go to Moodle course

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

This proseminar focuses on linguistic landscapes in present-day urban settings. It provides insight into the linguistic landscape as a field of study, which deals with the use of different languages on public display, in particular in multilingual settings. Linguistic cityscapes will be examined from multiple perspectives – theoretical, methodological, and critical. Various approaches to the study of semiotic landscapes, i.e. multimodality, ethnography, intertextuality, contextualisation, will be explored and applied in the analysis of language use in the public domain.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Input, presentations, discussions in class, the analysis of public signage in groups.

Course content

Topics:

- Linguistic landscapes as a research area

- The ethnographic linguistic landscape analysis

- Minority languages in the linguistic landscape

- The linguistic landscape as a source of input in second language acquisition

- The virtual linguistic landscape

- A multimodal approach to the study of linguistic landscapes

- Intermediality on public display

Literature

Blommaert, J. (2013). Ethnography, Superdiversity and Linguistic Landscapes.    Chronicles of Complexity. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.

Kress, G. (2010). Multimodality. A Social Semiotic Approach to Contemporary Communication. London: Routledge.

Scollon, R. & Scollon, S.W. (2003). Discourses in place: Language in the material world. London: Routledge.

Shohamy, E., & Gorter, D. (2009). Linguistic Landscape: Expanding the Scenery. Abingdon: Routledge.


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

Knowledge of approaches to the study of linguistic landscapes and ability to apply them in a real setting.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
    • Subject: Topics in Linguistics II (Compulsory subject)
      • ENJ.002 Specialized Topics in Linguistics ( 2.0h PS, SE / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.250 Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Linguistic Landscapes (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 5., 6., 7., 8. 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)
          • 552.250 Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Linguistic Landscapes (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 Phonetics and Phonology ( 2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
          • 552.250 Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Linguistic Landscapes (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)
          • 552.250 Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Linguistic Landscapes (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
        • 4.5 Specialized Topics in Linguistics ( 0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 552.250 Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Linguistic Landscapes (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 4. 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)
          • 552.250 Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Linguistic Landscapes (2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.250 PS Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Linguistic Landscapes (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 552.250 PS Specialised Topics in Linguistics (2.0h / 5.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.250 PS Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Linguistic landscapes in a multilingual world (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)