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48667-01 - Course: English Linguistics I: Sound to sentence (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2020 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Danièle Klapproth Muazzin (daniele.klapproth@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | In this course, students will acquire a basic understanding of the nature of the English language as a linguistic system. We will first study the English sound system (phonetics and phonology). In that context we will focus on the origin and use of vowels, diphthongs and consonants. Then we will go on to word and sentence stress and intonation and learn to use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Further, we will explore the nature and structure of English words (morphology) and how words combine to form longer units such as clauses, phrases and sentences (syntax). |
| Learning objectives | To gain a basic understanding of English phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax. |
| Bibliography | Bieswanger, Markus; Becker, Annette (2017): "Introduction to English Linguistics". 4th Edition. Tübingen: Narr. (Participants should buy the book in advance). Additional texts might be distributed in the course of the semester. |
| Comments | Nur für Studierende des Studiengangs Lehrperson Sekundarstufe I der FHNW. Modulcode: FW.EN.1.1. This course will take place in Zoom (and other online formats) during the designated time slot. There will also be periods of self-study, online group discussions, and question times. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Freier Wahlbereich: Empfehlungen (Bachelor's degree subject: English) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Regular and active participation. Students are expected to do assigned reading each week and to do additional tasks on handouts. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, repetition counts |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft |