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| Semester | fall semester 2013 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Peter Robert Burleigh (p.burleigh@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This is the first of three required courses in the module Introduction to English Linguistics. In English Linguistics, students will learn about and practise analysing the core structural features of language. Thus, the course first considers what language and linguistics is and then covers the areas of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and introduces cognitive approaches to linguistics. The notion of linguistics as an empirically based discipline is emphasised throughout the course. Instruction will be through short presentations which are then addressed to analysis of material. There is an accompanying course book from which required reading will be set. Assessment of the course is by two written tests set within the course. Students must satisfy the requirements of this course in order to take the second proseminar in linguistics. |
| Learning objectives | Students will grasp a basic understanding of core linguistic features and terminology. The ground work is laid for more developed study in the two following semesters. |
| Bibliography | A course reader is available from the DINX stationers Kornhausgasse 2. The course text book is Christian Mair's (2012) "English Linguistics: An Introduction". 2nd Edition. Tübingen: Narr-Verlag. 978-3-8233-6691-1. The book is available from the 'Labyrinth' bookshop opposite the Seminar at 10% discount. |
| Weblink | ISIS |
| Course application | Students are required to register via ISIS for ONE and ONE only of the courses. Classes are limited to 30. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, optional |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Modul Introduction to English Linguistics (Bachelor's degree subject: English) Modul Learning about Linguistics (Bachelor's degree subject: English (Start of studies before 01.08.2013)) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Written tests |
| 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 |