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120129 VO Introduction to the Study of Language I (2007W)

3.50 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

anrechenbar als K 211 nach AHStG-Studienplan. ECTS UF Englisch: 3.00 .

Parallel to the lecture course there will be a one-hour programme of practical analysis and transcription. This will be held on Mondays 10-11 in C2.

Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 10.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Wednesday 17.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Wednesday 24.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Wednesday 31.10. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Wednesday 07.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Wednesday 14.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Wednesday 21.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Wednesday 28.11. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Wednesday 05.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Wednesday 12.12. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Wednesday 09.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Wednesday 16.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Wednesday 23.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
Wednesday 30.01. 10:00 - 12:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture course forms the first part of a one-year introductory programme which will show how human language works to project individual identity and express social meaning. We will therefore begin by looking at how speech sounds are used to convey linguistic meaning and individual identity. In order to achieve this we shall study the best ways of describing and transcribing the sounds and sound systems of English and other languages.
We shall then consider how language varies to reflect different social and geographical factors and how this variation may be described and represented in theoretical models.
Finally we shall examine how language functions in communication and how humans use language to create meaning.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

201, K 211

Examination topics

lecture

Reading list

Required course books:
Roach, Peter. 2002. Phonetics. (Oxford Introductions to Language Study). Oxford: OUP.
Yule, George. 1996. The Study of Language. Cambridge: CUP.
Also recommended:
Garcia Lecumberri, M. Luisa and John A. Maidment. 2000. English Transcription Course. London: Arnold.
Widdowson, H.G. 1996. Linguistics. (Oxford Introductions to Language Study). Oxford: OUP.

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