552.250 (21S) Specialized Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language

Sommersemester 2021

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First course session
10.03.2021 10:00 - 12:00 online Off Campus
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Overview

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Lecturer
LV Nummer Südostverbund ENJ02001UL
Course title german Specialized Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language
Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
Course model Blended learning course
Online proportion 80%
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 26 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 10.03.2021
eLearning Go to Moodle course

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Course Information

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks

Course content

Idioms are an important factor in native-like discourse by speakers of English as a foreign language. Yet, idiomatic expressions are considered difficult to teach because they often contain unpredictable meanings, grammar and collocations, and have special connotations (Cacciari 1993; Moon 1995; Abisamra 2002). Traditional methods that focus on rote learning and memorization have been criticized for treating idioms as isolated entities, without systematic arrangements and authentic circumstances. Current research thus seeks to put idiomatic expressions in a more meaningful learning context for foreign language (L2) learners. 

In this course, we will explore, from a cognitive-linguistic perspective, how idioms are processed and understood. We will investigate what factors might help or hinder the  comprehension and retention of idiomatic expressions and explore how unfamiliar idioms may be successfully taught to second-language learners.

Literature

- A guide to relevant literature will be discussed in the first sessions

- Some readings and other class material will be made available on Moodle

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
    • Subject: Topics in Linguistics II (Compulsory subject)
      • ENJ.002 Specialized Topics in Linguistics ( 2.0h PS, SE / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.250 Specialized Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 5., 6., 7., 8. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
    • Subject: Topics in Linguistics II (Compulsory subject)
      • ENJ.002 Specialized Topics in Linguistics ( 2.0h PS, SE / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.250 Specialized Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 5., 6., 7., 8. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 19W.2)
    • Subject: Topics in Linguistics II (Compulsory subject)
      • ENJ.002 Specialized Topics in Linguistics ( 2.0h PS, SE / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.250 Specialized Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 5., 6., 7., 8. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Linguistics (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Aufbaustudium Linguistics
        • 4.5 Specialized Topics in Linguistics ( 0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 552.250 Specialized Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 4. Semester empfohlen

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.250 PS Specialised Topics in Linguistics: Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)