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63548-01 - Research seminar: Intercultural Pragmatics (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Carolin Debray (carolin.debray@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | In this seminar, we will explore the connection between culture and language through a focus on pragmatics. That means that we will: Investigate how different languages solve pragmatic issues by analysing specific speech acts (for example apologies); Explore patterned language use in specific contexts; and discuss the ways cultural norms underpin the linguistic choices we make. We will then consider des implications of this for intercultural interactions and investigate concepts such as the notion of discursive interculture, and research into lingua franca interactions. As part of the course you are required to lead the discussion around one of the papers we read and to carry out a small scale research project investigating intercultural interactions. Given that the Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Basel during this semester, we will take this is an example of a (successful?) intercultural and multilingual event throughout the course and you are encouraged to carry out your research projects around an ESC theme. |
| Learning objectives | • Get to know recent research in the area of intercultural communication • Gain a deeper understanding of the connections between language and culture in everyday interactions • Apply theories to naturally occuring data and critically reflect on the world around you through a theoretical lense • Develop research and analytical skills in the area of pragmatics |
| Bibliography | We will read a different published research article each week – these will be made available to you at the beginning of the course. |
| Admission requirements | The course will be taught in English, a good command of English is therefore necessary. Maximum number of students: 25. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 19.02.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 26.02.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 05.03.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 12.03.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Wednesday 19.03.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 26.03.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 02.04.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 09.04.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 16.04.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 23.04.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 30.04.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 07.05.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 14.05.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 21.05.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Wednesday 28.05.2025 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Grosser Hörsaal |
| Modules |
Doktorat Iberoromanische Sprachwissenschaft: Empfehlungen (PhD subject: Ibero-Romance Linguistics) Doktorat Italienische Sprachwissenschaft: Empfehlungen (PhD subject: Italian Linguistics) Doktorat Sprachwissenschaft des Englischen: Empfehlungen (PhD subject: English Linguistics) French Linguistics: Recommendations (PhD subject: French Linguistics) General Linguistics: Recommendations (PhD subject: General Linguistics) German Linguistics: Recommendations (PhD subject: German Linguistics) Modul: English Linguistics (Master's degree subject: English) Modul: Forschungspraxis und Vertiefung (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) 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: Research in English Linguistics (Master's degree subject: English) Modul: Sprache als Prozess (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Small scale research project investigating intercultural interactions. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| 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 |