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| Semester | fall semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Danièle Klapproth Muazzin (daniele.klapproth@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | In this course, students will acquire a basic understanding of the nature of the English language as a linguistic system. We will first explore the nature and structure of English words (morphology) and how words combine to form longer units such as clauses, phrases and sentences (syntax). We will then go on to study the English sound system (phonetics and phonology), and will in that context study the origin and use of vowels, diphthongs and consonants and learn to use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). We will also look at such issues as word and sentence stress and intonation. All in all, this course will thus provide an introduction to the basic components that make up a language user’s linguistic competence. |
| Learning objectives | To gain a basic understanding of English phonetics and phonology, morphology and syntax. |
| Bibliography | Bieswanger, Markus; Becker, Annette (2021): "Introduction to English Linguistics". 5th Edition. Tübingen: Narr. (Please note, the 4th Edition, 2017, is equally acceptable.) Additional texts might be distributed in the course of the semester. Participants need to buy the textbook in advance. |
| Comments | Nur für Studierende des Studiengangs Lehrperson Sekundarstufe I der FHNW. Modulcode: FW.EN.1.1. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Friday | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 119 |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 22.09.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 119 |
| Friday 29.09.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 119 |
| Friday 06.10.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 119 |
| Friday 13.10.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 119 |
| Friday 20.10.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 119 |
| Friday 27.10.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 119 |
| Friday 03.11.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 119 |
| Friday 10.11.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 119 |
| Friday 17.11.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 119 |
| Friday 24.11.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Dies Academicus |
| Friday 01.12.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 119 |
| Friday 08.12.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 119 |
| Friday 15.12.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 119 |
| Friday 22.12.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 119 |
| Modules |
Freier Wahlbereich: Empfehlungen (Bachelor's degree subject: English) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Regular and active participation. Students are expected to do assigned reading each week and to do additional tasks on handouts. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, repetition counts |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| 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 |