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| Semester | spring semester 2011 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Peter Robert Burleigh (p.burleigh@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Miriam Locher (miriam.locher@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Introduction to key issues in English sociolinguistics and the sociology of English as a global language: the lecture will deal with key concepts, while the Übung will apply these principles to the analysis of language data. There will also be some practical field work, and brief presentations in class. |
| Learning objectives | - Knowledge about key issues in English sociolinguistics and the sociology of English as a global language - Ability to apply this knowledge to communication samples |
| Bibliography | A reader will be made available. |
| Weblink | EVA platform |
| Admission requirements | None |
| Course application | Not required |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Modul Learning about Linguistics (Ausbildung zur Lehrperson für die Sekundarstufe I) (Pflicht) Modul Learning about Linguistics (Sek-I-Fach: Englisch) (Pflicht) Modul Learning about Linguistics (Bachelor's degree subject: Englisch) (Pflicht) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | This course will be evaluated with a written exam in the lecture and a written report in the Übung, which together have to average 60 percent. Marks of below 50 percent for either part cannot be compensated. |
| 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 | Englisches Seminar |