552.250 (20S) Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language
Overview
- Lecturer
- LV Nummer Südostverbund ENJ02001UL
- Course title german Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language
- Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 24 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- Course begins on 11.03.2020
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks
Course content
Idioms are an important factor in native-like discourse by speakers of English as a foreign language. Yet, idiomatic expressions are considered difficult to teach because they often contain unpredictable meanings, grammar and collocations, and have special connotations (Cacciari 1993; Moon 1995; Abisamra 2002). Traditional methods that focus on rote learning and memorization have been criticized for treating idioms as isolated entities, without systematic arrangements and authentic circumstances. Current research thus seeks to put idiomatic expressions in a more meaningful learning context for foreign language (L2) learners.
In this course, we will explore, from a cognitive-linguistic perspective, how idioms are processed and understood. We will investigate what factors might help or hinder the comprehension and retention of idiomatic expressions and explore how unfamiliar idioms may be successfully taught to second-language learners.
Literature
- A guide to relevant literature will be discussed in the first sessions
- Some readings and other class material will be made available on Moodle
Examination information
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
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Subject: Topics in Linguistics II
(Compulsory subject)
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ENJ.002 Specialized Topics in Linguistics (
2.0h PS, SE / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.250 Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 5., 6., 7., 8. Semester empfohlen
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ENJ.002 Specialized Topics in Linguistics (
2.0h PS, SE / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Topics in Linguistics II
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
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Subject: Topics in Linguistics II
(Compulsory subject)
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ENJ.002 Specialized Topics in Linguistics (
2.0h PS, SE / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.250 Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 5., 6., 7., 8. Semester empfohlen
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ENJ.002 Specialized Topics in Linguistics (
2.0h PS, SE / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Topics in Linguistics II
(Compulsory subject)
- Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation)
(SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
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Stage one
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Subject: Linguistic Basis
(Compulsory subject)
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Topics in English Linguistics (
2.0h KU / 4.0 ECTS)
- 552.250 Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Topics in English Linguistics (
2.0h KU / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Linguistic Basis
(Compulsory subject)
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Stage one
- Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation)
(SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
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Stage one
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Subject: Linguistic Basis
(Compulsory subject)
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English Phonetics and Phonology (
2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
- 552.250 Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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English Phonetics and Phonology (
2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Linguistic Basis
(Compulsory subject)
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Stage one
- Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation)
(SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
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Stage one
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Subject: Linguistic Basis
(Compulsory subject)
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English Syntax and Morphology (
2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
- 552.250 Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
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English Syntax and Morphology (
2.0h VO / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Linguistic Basis
(Compulsory subject)
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Stage one
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Linguistics
(Compulsory subject)
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Module: Aufbaustudium Linguistics
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4.5 Specialized Topics in Linguistics (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.250 Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4. Semester empfohlen
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4.5 Specialized Topics in Linguistics (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Module: Aufbaustudium Linguistics
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Subject: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Linguistics
(Compulsory subject)
Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts
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Sommersemester 2021
- 552.250 PS Specialized Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)