Universität Wien

122020 VO Introduction to the Study of Language 2 (2019W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Moodle

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 08.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 15.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 22.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 29.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 05.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 12.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 19.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 26.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 03.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 10.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 17.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 07.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 14.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Tuesday 21.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture forms the second part of a one-year introductory programme that aims at providing first-year students of English with an overview of the major areas of linguistic knowledge and will complement the topics discussed in the course Introduction to the study of language 1. After giving an overview of the scope of linguistics and revisiting phonetics and phonology, we will analyse the internal architecture of words (morphology). We will then investigate the meanings of words and sentences (semantics) and consider different approaches to grammar, studying how words combine to form phrases and sentences (syntax). Furthermore, the course will address how language is processed and stored (psycholinguistics).

Assessment and permitted materials

written examination (multiple choice, phonetic transcription, open questions)
duration: 75 minutes
requirement for a pass grade: 60% (and minimum of 40% on each component)

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CHANGES TO THE 3RD SITTING DUE TO COVID-19:

The 3rd sitting of the exam will be digital via Moodle. Students must be registered via U:Space to access the exam.

Exam content/Prüfungsstoff: lecture, e-learning materials, textbook chapters (NO CHANGES)

Format: Written exam, to be downloaded and completed IMMEDIATELY (within a 120 minute window), and handed in through Turnitin. Technical requirements: Internet connection (for down- and upload), Word processor (exam will be in .docx format), conversion to .pdf (upload must be a pdf file)

The exam will consist of 19 questions covering the contents of the lecture course that can be completed in a word-processor.

There will be NO separate Multiple Choice part.

The transcription part of the exam has been adapted into short questions of application and identification (the downloading of an IPA font is NOT required).

Assessment: The number of points for each question is given in the exam. Total number of points: 75; pass rate: 45 points.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students will be familiar with the basic principles of suprasegmental phonology, semantics, syntax, pragmatics, discourse analysis and first and second language acquisition. They will be able to apply their knowledge to English texts including transcription tasks

Examination topics

lecture, e-learning materials, textbook chapters

Reading list

Yule, The Study of Language, 4th ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2010

Ingo Plag, Maria Braun, Sabine Lappe & Mareile Schramm. 2009. Introduction to English Linguistics. 2nd edition. Mouton de Gruyter.

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344, BA 612, EC 125, EC 126
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.2-202, BA05.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-0096

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:16