551.311 (20W) Themes in Linguistics: Language and Thought
Overview
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- Lecturer
- Course title german Themes in Linguistics: Language and Thought
- Type Course (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Attendance-based course
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 4.0
- Registrations 6 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- Course begins on 08.10.2020
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
Participants will get an understanding of the conceptual nature of human language. They will also be provided with the essential tools to carry out individual research on the connection of languag and thought.
Teaching methodology
Interactive lecture and group work
Course content
The course will introduce and critically (re)consider some of the main issues on the interrelation of language and thought. We will explore rsearch on the following topics:
-Conceptual structure: embodiment as a basic principle
-Categorization and prototype theory
-Semantic frames (idealized cognitive models)
-Conceptual metaphor and metonymy
-Conceptual blending
Literature
Information on relevant literature will be provided during the course
Examination information
Examination methodology
Research presentation
Examination topic(s)
A selected topic in cognitive semantics
Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations
Originality
Line of argumentation
Critical skills
Language use
Academic conventions
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Master's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 812, Version: 18W.1)
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Subject: Linguistics
(Compulsory elective)
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2.1 Themes in Linguistics (
0.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
- 551.311 Themes in Linguistics: Language and Thought (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1. Semester empfohlen
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2.1 Themes in Linguistics (
0.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Linguistics
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 812, Version: 11W.1)
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Subject: Applied Linguistics
(Compulsory elective)
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Themes in „Applied Linguistics“ (
0.0h KU / 4.0 ECTS)
- 551.311 Themes in Linguistics: Language and Thought (2.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Themes in „Applied Linguistics“ (
0.0h KU / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Applied Linguistics
(Compulsory elective)