122228 SE Linguistics Seminar / BA Paper / MA historical & descriptive linguistics / MA applied linguistics (2013S)
Quantitative and qualitative approaches to variation and change
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 14.02.2013 00:00 to Tu 19.02.2013 23:59
- Registration is open from Mo 25.02.2013 00:00 to Fr 01.03.2013 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.03.2013 23:59
Details
max. 18 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 13.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Wednesday 20.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Wednesday 10.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Wednesday 17.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Wednesday 24.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Wednesday 08.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Wednesday 15.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Wednesday 22.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Wednesday 29.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Wednesday 05.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Wednesday 12.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Wednesday 19.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
- Wednesday 26.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
One of the most interesting features of language is its constant variability both on diachronic and synchronic dimension. Analysing the development of the new meanings of words as well as the lectal variation in their use can be a life long fascination. This seminar offers a hands on experience in investigating these interesting phenomena. It starts with an analysis of several case studies on semantic extension and constructional change.
Assessment and permitted materials
Students will be assessed on the basis of in-class participation (continuous assessment 40%) and a term paper (60%).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
This seminar offers and overview of studies on language variation and change and will aquaint students with a number of qualitative and quantitative methods of analyzing them.
Examination topics
Reading, class discussions, solving in-class tasks, long paper (7000 words)
Reading list
Hilpert, Martin. 2008. Germanic Future Constructions A Usage-based Approach to Language Change. Amsterdam & Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
Teubert, Wolfgang – Ramesh Krishnamurthy. 2007. Corpus Linguistics. Critical concepts in Linguistics. Vol. V. London – New York: Routledge.
A detailed reading list will be provided on the Moodle platform at the begining of the course.
Teubert, Wolfgang – Ramesh Krishnamurthy. 2007. Corpus Linguistics. Critical concepts in Linguistics. Vol. V. London – New York: Routledge.
A detailed reading list will be provided on the Moodle platform at the begining of the course.
Association in the course directory
Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612, ME 812;
Code/Modul: Diplom 222, 226/228, 236/238, 721-723, 821, UF 4.2.3-222, BA06.2, M04, M05
Lehrinhalt: 12-0312
Code/Modul: Diplom 222, 226/228, 236/238, 721-723, 821, UF 4.2.3-222, BA06.2, M04, M05
Lehrinhalt: 12-0312
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