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160161 PS Introductory Seminar on Typology and Comparative Theory of Grammar (2016S)
Continuous assessment of course work
Labels
on demand this class may be taught in English
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 Tu 02.02.2016 08:00 to Su 21.02.2016 23:59
- Registration is open from Tu 23.02.2016 08:00 to Su 03.04.2016 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 03.04.2016 23:59
Details
max. 40 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
first meeting on 3/9, no class on 5/4 and, presumably, 5/18
- Wednesday 09.03. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 16.03. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 06.04. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 13.04. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 20.04. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 27.04. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 04.05. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 11.05. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 18.05. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 25.05. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 01.06. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 08.06. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 15.06. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 22.06. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
- Wednesday 29.06. 09:00 - 10:30 Seminarraum 2 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Typology is the comparison of languages from a grammtical perspective: How do languages differ in their phonology, syntax and morphology (or perhaps semantics), and how is this cross-linguistic variation constrained, if it all?This class aims to give an overview of our typological knowledge today, discuss the theoretical significance of these findings, and discuss avenues for modelling them. Participants develop skills in independent reading and cross-linguistic analysis.
Assessment and permitted materials
homeworks, presentation, final paper
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Understanding of the central theoretical questions they raise, and of the most important analyses. Learning to read and understand advanced papers in syntax and semantics.Regular attendance (no more than 2 missed classes, unless there is a documented emergency), reading of the assigned texts, submission of all homeworks (with extended deadlines in case of documented emergencies), one presentation and one short final paper are required. Presentation, paper, homeworks and oral participation all influence the final grade; the final paper needs to get a grade of 4 or better.
Examination topics
content of readings and lectures
Reading list
to be announced (please register on the Moodle platform)
Association in the course directory
Ma1-M3
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