552.301 (15W) Focus on Linguistics: Political Discourse

Wintersemester 2015/16

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First course session
16.10.2015 14:00 - 18:00 N.0.42 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german Focus on Linguistics: Political Discourse
Type Seminar (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 7.0
Registrations 13 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction German
Course begins on 01.10.2015

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Course Information

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

lectures, discussions in class, activities, presentations

Conditions of admission

- Introduction to linguistics - PS in linguistics

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

Teaching objective

To develop insights in the analysis of political language and rhetorical strategies

Prior knowledge expected

- Introduction to linguistics - PS in linguistics

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.

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Presentation and seminar paper

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Vertiefungsstudium (Compulsory subject)
      • 7.1 (a) Focus on Linguistics ( 0.0h SE / 6.0 ECTS)
        • 552.301 Focus on Linguistics: Political Discourse (2.0h SE / 6.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 4., 5. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Vertiefungsstudium (Compulsory subject)
      • Focus on Linguistics ( 2.0h SE / 7.0 ECTS)
        • 552.301 Focus on Linguistics: Political Discourse (2.0h SE / 7.0 ECTS)

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2023
  • 552.300 SE Focus on Linguistics: Political Discourse Analysis (2.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2022
  • 552.301 SE Focus on Linguistics: Political Discourse (2.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.300 SE Focus on Linguistics: Political Discourse (2.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 552.301 SE Focus on Linguistics: Political Discourse (2.0h / 6.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 552.300 SE Focus on Linguistics: Political Discourse Analysis (2.0h / 6.0ECTS)