552.325 (21S) Issues in Applied Linguistics: Political Discourse
Overview
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- Lecturer
- Course title german Issues in Applied Linguistics: Political Discourse
- Type Seminar (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Online course
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 6.0
- Registrations 6 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- possible language(s) of the assessment English
- Course begins on 11.03.2021
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
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Remarks (english)
The course will start with an online format. If conditions permit, we will switch to regular teaching in class during the semester.
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
Participants will get insight into how political discourse functions.
Participants will be able to apply linguistic methods to the analysis of political discourse.
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
Interactive lecture and group work.
Course content
This seminar will provide an opportunity to take a closer look at political language. In particular, we will focus on politicians’ use of language as a persuasive means to obtain consensus and reach certain goals. In class, we will analyze how politicians can influence people’s minds through their use of different linguistic strategies. Special emphasis will be put on detecting rhetorical tools in political speeches and on identifying the important roles of metaphors in political discourse.
Topics:
Oratory and public speaking
Rhetorical appeals: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Political speeches
Textual arrangement
Figures of speech
Metaphor: language and the mind
Political language and political cultures
Linguistic models for understanding political discourse and political cultures
Literature
Information on relevant literature will be provided in class.
Examination information
Examination methodology
Presentation + seminar paper
Examination topic(s)
Students' research projects
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Linguistisch ausgerichtetes Wahlfach
(Compulsory elective)
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8.2 Issues in Applied Linguistics (
0.0h SE / 6.0 ECTS)
- 552.325 Issues in Applied Linguistics: Political Discourse (2.0h SE / 6.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4., 5. Semester empfohlen
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8.2 Issues in Applied Linguistics (
0.0h SE / 6.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Linguistisch ausgerichtetes Wahlfach
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Freie Kombination
(Compulsory elective)
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10.1 Freie Kombination (
0.0h SE / 12.0 ECTS)
- 552.325 Issues in Applied Linguistics: Political Discourse (2.0h SE / 6.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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10.1 Freie Kombination (
0.0h SE / 12.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Freie Kombination
(Compulsory elective)