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122049 PS Proseminar Linguistics 2 / Linguistics (2017S)
Introduction to Discourse Analysis
Continuous assessment of course work
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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).
- Registration is open from Th 16.02.2017 00:00 to We 22.02.2017 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Fr 31.03.2017 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 07.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Tuesday 14.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Tuesday 21.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Tuesday 28.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Tuesday 04.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Tuesday 25.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Tuesday 02.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Tuesday 09.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Tuesday 16.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Tuesday 23.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Tuesday 30.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Tuesday 13.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Tuesday 20.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Tuesday 27.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course aims to familiarise students with the analysis of spoken and written discourse in social and institutional settings. Introducing a range of resources and techniques for analysing text and dialogue, the sessions will be structured around the presentation and discussion of one particular area of discourse analysis. Each week, there will be a key reading which course participants are expected to read and think about in advance.
Assessment and permitted materials
Participants are expected to
a) prepare the reading assignments, b) be actively engaged in discussing topics in class, c) write a proposal of a small individual project, d) give a presentation of their individual projects in class, e) write a term paper.
a) prepare the reading assignments, b) be actively engaged in discussing topics in class, c) write a proposal of a small individual project, d) give a presentation of their individual projects in class, e) write a term paper.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
After having completed the course, students should be able to
- name relevant theoretical approaches to discourse and discourse analysis
- identify core literature in the field of discourse analysis
- critically reflect on suitable methodologies
- critically analyse the relevant literature in the field
- find relevant literature on a specific topic within the field of discourse analysis
- give an effective presentation on a chosen topic
- write a term paperAssessment criteria: class participation (20%); presentation (20%); proposal (10%); term paper (50%).
- name relevant theoretical approaches to discourse and discourse analysis
- identify core literature in the field of discourse analysis
- critically reflect on suitable methodologies
- critically analyse the relevant literature in the field
- find relevant literature on a specific topic within the field of discourse analysis
- give an effective presentation on a chosen topic
- write a term paperAssessment criteria: class participation (20%); presentation (20%); proposal (10%); term paper (50%).
Examination topics
This is an interactive course, involving discussions, group work and presentations. The participants will be required to give an in-class presentation and to produce a seminar paper.
Reading list
Recommended introductory reading:
Gee, Paul (2014): An Introduction to Discourse Analysis: Theory and Method. London: Routledge.
An additional reading list will be given to given to the participants in the first session.
Gee, Paul (2014): An Introduction to Discourse Analysis: Theory and Method. London: Routledge.
An additional reading list will be given to given to the participants in the first session.
Association in the course directory
Studium: BA 612; BEd 046 / 407
Code/Modul: BA06.1; BEd 09.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-2042
Code/Modul: BA06.1; BEd 09.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-2042
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