Universität Wien

160104 VO Introduction to Text Linguistics and Discourse Analysis (2015W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musikwissenschaft und Sprachwissenschaft
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 12.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Monday 19.10. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Monday 09.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Monday 16.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Monday 23.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Monday 30.11. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Monday 07.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Monday 14.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course offers an overview on the main approaches of text linguistics and discourse analysis. Following a short characterization of the concepts of "discourse" and "text", the course deals with theories of cohesion and coherence. In the second part of the semester the course will deal with different genre approaches in text- and discourse research.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Apart from providing basic knowledge on discourse and text linguistic concepts, students should develop their competence in analyzing texts by short joint exercises during the course.

Examination topics

Lecture combined with short joint exercises during the course.

Reading list

Jan Renkema (2004): Introduction to Discourse Studies, Amsterdam: John Benjamins. S.1-175

Association in the course directory

Ba-M2
EC Sprache und Gesellschaft A168: PM 1,

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