Universität Wien

120140 SE Linguistics Seminar: Right today, wrong tomorrow (2008S)

how and why some ways of using English come to count as bad

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

anrechenbar für den alten Studienplan gem. ÄquivalenzVO. Im Diplomstudium nach UniStG für Linguistik-Schwerpunkt gem. Studienplan anrechenbar. ECTS UF Englisch: 3.00

Details

Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Montag 10.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 17.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 31.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 07.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 14.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 21.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 28.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 05.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 19.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 26.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 02.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 09.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 16.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 23.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Montag 30.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

In this seminar we will look at aspects of English usage that are sometimes considered as 'bad' - particularly by people to whom linguistic propriety matters. Topics selected for discussion will cover a wide range and include phenomena like /h/-dropping or 'intrusive' /r/, non-standard ways of dealing with third person {s}, split infinitives, violations of the subject-verb-object order, the excessive use of -ing forms, the use of I was like instead of I said, the use of sympathetic to mean likeable, etc., etc. For all cases selected, we shall ask questions like: For how long has the usage in question been regarded as bad? By whom? Where? Why? How long will it continue to be stigmatised? And should it?

Assessment:
Participants will be assessed on the basis of oral presentations and written research papers. All presentations will take place during a seminar conference concurrently with Prof. Seidlhofer's seminar. Full participation in the conference is mandatory, so please bear this in mind when registering for the course.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

The aim of the course is to refine our understanding of linguistic norms, their socio-historical variability, as well as the purposes they serve. Additionally, the course intends to give participants the chance to carry out small linguistic research projects, and to gain experience in solving the problems that such work brings about.

Prüfungsstoff

In an introductory phase, the agenda of the seminar will be presented and discussed, and participants will develop their research questions. In the following workshop sessions we will discuss issues that arise as participants begin to tackle their projects (e.g. the search for literature, the choice of appropriate approaches and theories, or the assessment of evidence). During a seminar conference in the first half of May participants will report on the progress of their projects and attempt to make their findings relevant to one another. The final part of the seminar will be dedicated to the production of written research papers, which will be due in the first week of July.

Literatur

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

222, 821, 228, 238, 722, K 511, K 512, K531, K532

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:33