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120111 SE Linguistics Seminar (222) = Seminar Linguistik/BA Thesis (2009W)

Text linguistics

11.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

Diese LVA gilt für das Bachelorstudium nach UG2002, das Diplomstudium (UniStG) und das Lehramt UF Englisch (UniStG).

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 18 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 12.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Monday 19.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Monday 09.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Monday 16.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Monday 23.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Monday 30.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Monday 07.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Monday 14.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Monday 11.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Monday 18.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Monday 25.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar addresses both methodological and descriptive problems pertaining to the analysis of texts. First, the origin of the discipline will be tackled on the basis of the interrelationships between text linguistics and the neighbouring fields of (literary) stylistics, discourse analysis, etc. A discussion of a few approaches to text linguistics will open the way to the presentation of the potential "standards of textuality" and the relevant analytical tools, e.g. the notion of orality. The data-driven part of the seminar will focus on different aspects of the analysis of texts, e.g. spoken discourse vs. written language, various types of argumentation, the analysis of the language of the media, political language, literary studies, etc. Some specific genres might also be included (legal language, recipes, or medical texts). Finally, the projection into the future of text linguistics will point to various orientations and tendencies in the field, which differ markedly in Europe as opposed to the USA.

Assessment and permitted materials

Paper presentation; written version of the paper to be handed in; class participation.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The aim of the course: the overall result of the oral presentation, the participation in the discussion, and the written version of the paper.

Examination topics

Reading list

Available at the beginning of the course

Association in the course directory

Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612

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