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74320-01 - Lecture: Language and Emotion in the History of English (2 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Julia Landmann (julia.landmann@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This lecture delves into the intricate relationship between language and emotion throughout the history of the English language. By examining linguistic features such as emotive interjections in Chaucer and the metaphorical expressivity in Shakespeare, students will explore how language has been used to convey emotion across different historical periods. Key topics include: - The analysis of emotive language in medieval and early modern English literature. - The role of metaphor and other linguistic devices in expressing emotion in classical works. - The influence of socio-cultural and historical factors on language use and emotional expression. - The evolution of emotive language from historical texts to contemporary forms, with a specific emphasis on social media contexts. Students will gain insights into how language shapes and is shaped by emotional expression and cultural contexts. By tracing the historical development of emotive language, this course offers a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic interplay between language and emotion. This lecture will be held twice a week during the regular semester: every Monday from 14:00 to 16:00 and every Wednesday from 12:00 to 14:00, running through the end of March. |
| Learning objectives | At the end of this seminar students • have developed the ability to examine historical texts to identify and understand the linguistic structures and devices used to convey emotion. This includes skills in examining emotive interjections, metaphorical language, and other expressive tools in literature from different historical periods. • have gained an understanding of the complex interplay between language, emotion, and socio-cultural contexts. They will be able to assess how historical, social, and cultural factors have influenced the evolution of emotional expression in the English language, and apply this knowledge to both historical and contemporary linguistic phenomena. |
| Bibliography | A comprehensive reading list, as well as selected texts and lecture slides, will be made available on ADAM. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | none |
| Course application | Please register for the course in services.unibas.ch. This lecture will be held twice a week during the regular semester: every Monday from 14:00 to 16:00 and every Wednesday from 12:00 to 14:00, running through the end of March. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 14.15-16.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 17.02.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 19.02.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Monday 24.02.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 26.02.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Monday 03.03.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 05.03.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Monday 10.03.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Wednesday 12.03.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Monday 17.03.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 19.03.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Monday 24.03.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 26.03.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Monday 31.03.2025 | 14.15-16.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Modules |
Modul: Advanced English Linguistics (Bachelor's degree subject: English) Modul: English Linguistics (Master's degree subject: English) Modul: Forschungspraxis und Vertiefung (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft BA (Bachelor's degree subject: English) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft BA (Bachelor's degree subject: German Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft BA (Bachelor's degree subject: French Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Spanish Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Italian Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Nordic Philology (Start of studies before 01.08.2022)) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Nordic Philology) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: Slavic Studies) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: English) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: German Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: French Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: Spanish Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: Italian Language and Literature) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's degree subject: Latin Philology) Modul: Interphilologie: Sprachwissenschaft MA (Master's Studies - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) Modul: Sprache als Prozess (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | written exam in the final session |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, repetition counts |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| 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 |