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130188 KU-VL Linguistics (Advanced module): Introduction to sociolinguistics (2011S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 13 - Fennistik, Hungarologie, Nederlandistik, Skandinavistik und Slaw
Continuous assessment of course work

Details

Language: Dutch

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 10.03. 13:30 - 15:00 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Friday 11.03. 14:00 - 15:30 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Thursday 24.03. 13:30 - 15:00 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Friday 25.03. 14:00 - 15:30 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Thursday 07.04. 13:30 - 15:00 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Friday 08.04. 14:00 - 15:30 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Thursday 14.04. 13:30 - 15:00 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Friday 15.04. 14:00 - 15:30 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Thursday 05.05. 13:30 - 15:00 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Friday 06.05. 14:00 - 15:30 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Thursday 26.05. 13:30 - 15:00 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Friday 27.05. 14:00 - 15:30 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Thursday 09.06. 13:30 - 15:00 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)
  • Friday 10.06. 14:00 - 15:30 (ehem. Seminarraum Nederlandistik Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre, Stiege 5)

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course offers an introduction to sociolinguistics by focusing on the role of language in society and how society affects language. The main aim is to uncover processes of language variation and change, more specifically to look at the social factors that cause variation. Both synchronic and diachronic studies will be presented and discussed.

Assessment and permitted materials

The student is evaluated based on: the article summary, the presentation and the final exam in which he or she has to demonstrated that s/he understood the major sociolinguistic theories and concepts.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students understand the mechanisms behind language variation and change and are aware of the major contributions of sociolinguistic research to the social sciences in general.

Examination topics

Analyse and compare major sociolinguistic concepts and theories. The student summarizes and critically evaluates one article. He or she gives a short presentation about the article after which it is discussed in group.

Reading list

Association in the course directory

nb4c; njb4a (Nd130, Nd231, Nd250, Nd350)

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:34