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76649-01 - Practical course: Usage-Based Approaches to Language and Language Acquisition (1 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers |
Miriam Locher (miriam.locher@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Mirjam Weder (mirjam.weder@unibas.ch) |
| Content | The "Übung"/exercise focuses on usage-based approaches to first and second language acquisition as they have developed over the last three decades. They have not only changed our view of first and second language acquisition, further language development and multilingualism, but also our view of the cognitive underpinnings of language in general. Usage-based approaches combine different perspectives and disciplines, but have in common a focus on authentic language use and authentic language experience. In a one-day meeting, we explore theoretical and empirical perspectives. Students will read compulsory key texts as preparation and are expected to attend the conference “Language and language acquisition through a Usage-based lens” on 31 October 2025 (not 19 September, as displayed early in the semester) at the University of Basel (morning and afternoon). |
| Learning objectives | Internationally renown scholars will present cutting-edge work so that the students will get an insight into current trends in this research field and can critically reflect on it. |
| Bibliography | Reading material will be provided at the beginning of term in ADAM. |
| Comments | The event/course will take place in room 120, Kollegienhaus, on October 31. |
| Course application | Please register in services and also write to either Prof. Miriam Locher or Dr. Mirjam Weder. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| einmalig | See individual dates | ||
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 31.10.2025 | 09.00-17.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 120 |
| Modules |
Doktorat Sprachwissenschaft des Englischen: Empfehlungen (PhD subject: English Linguistics) General Linguistics: Recommendations (PhD subject: General Linguistics) Modul: Advanced English Linguistics (Bachelor's degree subject: English) Modul: Aufbaustudium Deutsche Sprachwissenschaft (Bachelor's degree subject: German Language and Literature) 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) Modul: Sprache als System (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) Modul: Sprache und Gesellschaft (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) Wahlbereich Master Deutsche Philologie: Empfehlungen (Master's degree subject: German Language and Literature) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | The evaluation consists of a written reflection on what has been presented with compulsory links to the set texts. More information will be provided at the beginning of the semester. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaften |