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120117 VO Cognitive Metaphor in Theory and Practice (2008S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

anrechenbar als 701 (UniStG Studienplan Diplomstudium) und als freies Wahlfach für UF Englisch, sowie als Vorprüfungsfach K 701 (alter Studienplan).

Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Monday 10.03. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday 17.03. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday 31.03. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday 07.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday 14.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday 21.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday 28.04. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday 05.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday 19.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday 26.05. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday 02.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday 09.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday 16.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday 23.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
Monday 30.06. 18:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Cognitive Linguistics (CL) is a growing paradigm in linguistics radiating into many neighboring fields. It claims that the human language faculty is fundamentally rooted in perception, movement and bodily interaction with the environment. CL emphasizes the interconnectivity of cognition and the comprehension of abstract concepts via concrete ones. For instance, the expressions to get stuck in a relationship or driving in the fast lane of love reflect a deeper, more general conceptual structure defining LOVE AS A JOURNEY. CL explains linguistic phenomena with reference to tacit conceptual structures whereby a linguistic community construes its reality (e.g., categorization principles, conceptual metaphors and metonymies, blends, scripts and frames). These notions, in turn, help explaining how cultural universals give rise to specifics.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course introduces students to key notions and methods in CL drawing on illustrations from spoken discourse, poetry, narrative, journalism, visual art, advertising, gesture, and humor. The course's strong applied thrust will enable participants to identify, group and appropriately analyze metaphors and metonymies with regard to their underlying conceptual structure.

Examination topics

Learning platform Blackboard Vista, presentations (optional), small assignments and group-activities.

Reading list

Reading requirements will be provided in the first lecture.

Association in the course directory

501, 701; K701

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