552.240 (21W) Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar

Wintersemester 2021/22

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First course session
12.10.2021 10:00 - 12:00 N.0.45 On Campus
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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

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Lecturer
LV Nummer Südostverbund ENI02001UL
Course title german Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar
Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
Course model Online course
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 22 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 12.10.2021
eLearning Go to Moodle course

Time and place

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

 - demonstrate knowledge of linguistic notions linked to the course topics;

 - demonstrate a competence in discussing, evaluating and independently analyzing the covered linguistic phenomena; and

 - demonstrate a better knowledge of the general picture and the application of English grammar.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

The classes will typically include lectures followed by mini discussions andapplication in class. 

Course content

Definition of grammar
Formal criteria for identifying parts of speech
Detailed description of syntactic categories
Structure of phrases and sentences
Functional and lexical elements of grammar

Prior knowledge expected

The students should have completed the two introductory courses in linguistics - Introduction to Linguistics 1 and Introduction to Linguistics 2.

Curricular registration requirements

  • Introduction to Linguistics 1 
  • Introduction to Linguistics 2

Literature

Quirk, Randolph, Greenbaum, Sidney, Leech, Geoffrey & Svartvik, Jan (1989.) A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language. London: Longman.

 + additional in-class material

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.

Examination methodology

Midterm Exam 50 pts. Final Exam 50 pts. Total 100 pts 

Examination topic(s)

1. Midterm Exam: the first half of the curriculum (must be taken and passed);and
2. Final Exam: the second half of the curriculum (must be taken and passed). 

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
    • Subject: Topics in Linguistics I (Compulsory subject)
      • ENI.002 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics ( 2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.240 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
    • Subject: Topics in Linguistics I (Compulsory subject)
      • ENI.002 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics ( 2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.240 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 19W.2)
    • Subject: Topics in Linguistics I (Compulsory subject)
      • ENI.002 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics ( 2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.240 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4. 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
        • 4.3 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics ( 0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 552.240 Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2023
  • 552.242 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
  • 552.242 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.240 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 552.240 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.240 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 552.240 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.240 PS Topics in Theoretical Linguistics: English Grammar (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)