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122053 PS PS Linguistics (2017W)

Syntax and Grammar

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

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 10.10. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 17.10. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 24.10. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 31.10. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 07.11. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 14.11. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 21.11. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 28.11. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 05.12. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 12.12. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 09.01. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 16.01. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 23.01. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 30.01. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

English is a fast-changing, global language. Therefore, being aware of the variation of linguistic form and how this variation effects meaning is critical when teaching and assessing grammar. This course provides students with the basic theoretical concepts and tools for analyzing syntax and presents some contemporary issues in the study of English syntax. In particular, this course will provide students with an overview of the elements of syntax (e.g. constructions, word class, clauses etc.) and general tools to analyze syntax (e.g. dependency, heads & modifiers, constituency etc.), thereby providing students the means to conduct independent research on ‘real world’ data. Furthermore, in the context of discussing contemporary syntactic issues, students are made aware of the link between syntactic form and meaning.

Aims:
- to become aware of and be able to apply theoretical tools for syntactic analysis
- to become familiar with some of the critical issues in English syntax
- to critically analyze and reflect on scientific papers in the field
- to find relevant literature on a specific topic/question
- to prepare students for independent research and writing academic papers

Methods:
Reading, discussions, peer-group interaction, in-class and online exercises, lecturer input, autonomous research.

Assessment and permitted materials

Student assessment is based on active participation in class, assignments, regular readings, an oral poster presentation and the PS paper.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 2 absences)
Part 1: Class participation, readings, smaller (online) assignments, discussions etc. 10%
Part 2: Poster presentation in class: 25%
Part 3: Paper proposal: 20%
Part 4: PS paper (3,500 words +/-10%): 45%

All parts (1, 2, 3 and 4) must be completed and at least three out of four parts must be positive. The overall pass mark is 60%.

Examination topics

Reading list

To be announced.

Association in the course directory

Studium: BEd 046 / 407
Code/Modul: BEd 09.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-2045

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:33