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48667-01 - Course: English Linguistics I: Sound to sentence (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2022 |
| 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 explore the nature and structure of English words (morphology) and how words combine to form longer units such as clauses, phrases and sentences (syntax). We will then go on to study the English sound system (phonetics and phonology), and will in that context study the origin and use of vowels, diphthongs and consonants and learn to use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). We will also look at such issues as word and sentence stress and intonation. All in all, this course will thus provide an introduction to the basic components that make up a language user’s linguistic competence. |
| Learning objectives | To gain a basic understanding of English phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax. |
| Bibliography | Bieswanger, Markus; Becker, Annette (2021): "Introduction to English Linguistics". 5th Edition. Tübingen: Narr. (Please note, the 4th Edition, 2017, is equally acceptable.) Additional texts might be distributed in the course of the semester. Participants need to buy the textbook in advance. |
| Comments | Nur für Studierende des Studiengangs Lehrperson Sekundarstufe I der FHNW. Modulcode: FW.EN.1.1. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Friday | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 23.09.2022 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Friday 30.09.2022 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Friday 07.10.2022 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Friday 14.10.2022 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Friday 21.10.2022 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Friday 28.10.2022 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Friday 04.11.2022 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Friday 11.11.2022 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Friday 18.11.2022 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Friday 25.11.2022 | 12.15-14.00 | Dies Academicus |
| Friday 02.12.2022 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Friday 09.12.2022 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Friday 16.12.2022 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Friday 23.12.2022 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| 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 |