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35015-02 - Proseminar: Introduction to English Linguistics I: Structure and Use (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Further events belonging to these CP |
35015-01 (Proseminar) 35015-02 (Proseminar) |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Thomas Messerli (thomas.messerli@unibas.ch) |
| Content | This is the first of three required proseminars in the module 'Introduction to English Linguistics'. In this course, students will learn about and practice analysing the core structural features of language. Thus, the course first considers what language and linguistics is and then introduces the areas of phonetics, phonology, morphology and approaches to syntax. The notion of linguistics as an empirically based discipline is emphasised throughout the course. Assessment of the course is by three quizzes set within the course. |
| Learning objectives | Students will develop a basic understanding of core linguistic features and terminology. The groundwork is laid for more developed study in the two following semesters. |
| Bibliography | Please buy the following text book before the first session: Bieswanger, Markus & Becker, Annette (2021). Introduction to English Linguistics (5th ed.). Utb. All additional texts will be made available on ADAM. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | For BA students of English |
| Course application | Please sign up via services.unibas.ch. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 16.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Wednesday 23.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Wednesday 30.09.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Wednesday 07.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Wednesday 14.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Wednesday 21.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Wednesday 28.10.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Wednesday 04.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Wednesday 11.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Wednesday 18.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Wednesday 25.11.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Wednesday 02.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Wednesday 09.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Wednesday 16.12.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Kollegienhaus, Seminarraum 105 |
| Modules |
Module: Introduction to English Linguistics (Bachelor's degree subject: English) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Quizzes conducted during the course and active participation in the course (discussion, worksheets) are the bases of the evaluation. |
| 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 |