Course List WS 2015-16 GRUNDLAGEN 41150 Introduction to English Linguistics I BA A2; BA IS; Lehramt RS A2; Lehramt Gym neu GM Ling. Ü 2st, Mo 14-16, The aim of this introductory course is to provide students with basic knowledge of the field of English linguistics and its subdisciplines, especially phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. The focus in this course is both theoretical and practical. Students are advised to read the preparatory text below in advance. There will be a final exam at the end of the course. Preparatory Reading:, Markus & Annette Becker. 2010. Introduction to English Linguistics. 3rd edition. Tübingen: Francke. It is not necessary to register for this class. The course starts on October 19, 2015! 41164 Introduction to English Linguistics I BA A2; BA IS; Lehramt RS A2; Lehramt Gym neu GM Ling. Ü 2st, Di 10-12, S 132 (NW III) Glass The aim of this introductory course is to provide students with basic knowledge of the field of English linguistics and its subdisciplines, especially phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. The focus in this course is both theoretical and practical. Students are advised to read the preparatory text below in advance. There will be a final exam at the end of the course. Preparatory Reading:, Markus & Annette Becker. 2010. Introduction to English Linguistics. 3rd edition. Tübingen: Francke. 41151 Introduction to English Linguistics I BA A2; BA IS; Lehramt RS A2; Lehramt Gym neu GM Ling Ü 2st, Mi 16-18, Rüdiger The aim of this introductory course is to provide students with basic knowledge of the field of English linguistics and its sub-disciplines, especially phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics. The focus in this course is both theoretical and practical. There will be a final exam at the end of the semester. Preparatory Reading:, Markus & Annette Becker. 2010. Introduction to English Linguistics. 3rd edition. Tübingen: Francke. 41152 Applied Linguistics BA A6 & A7 (Teilbereich B 2.1); BA IS; Lehramt RS A6; PS 2st, Mon 12-14
Applied linguistics is concerned with the resolution of language related problems in real life situations. Domains of interest include language planning, language policy, language teaching schemes, bilingualism and multilingualism policies, language maintenance and revitalization, language in education, and second language acquisition. Case studies will be taken from Englishspeaking countries. We will compare policies in multilingual and monolingual countries in a bid to understand the policies behind language use and language problems in different contexts in the world. Preparatory reading: Schmitt, Norbert (ed.) 2002. An Introduction to Applied Linguistics. London: Arnold. Chapter 1 (pp. 1-16). Language of instruction: English 41153 Language and Identity BA A6 & A7 (Teilbereich B 2.2, B 2.3); BA IS; Lehramt RS A6; PS 2st, Do 10-12 The aim of this course is to examine the relationships between language and identity focusing especially on how language is a tool for constructing various types of identity in-groups. How do individuals and groups form a group through their choice or use of language, accent, dialect, etc.? To answer this, we will revisit the place of social factors like age, social status, race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, etc. in the construction of identities and the emergence of social stereotypes. Preparatory reading: Tabouret-Keller, Andrée. 1998. Language and identity. In: Coulmas, Florian (ed.), Handbook of Sociolinguistics. Oxford: Blackwell. 315 326. Language of instruction: English 41165 History of the English Language BA (Teilgebiet B 2.1), Lehramt VM Ling PS 2st, Di 14-16, S 132 (NW III) Glass This course covers a general overview of the history of the English language as well as its effects on present day English. Starting with the period of Old English, it will follow the development of English from its roots as a Germanic dialect to its present state, looking at different aspects such as phonology, morphology, syntax and lexis. At the end of this seminar students should not only be able to characterise and classify the periods of English but also have sufficient knowledge to explain present-day phenomena which have their origin in the history of the language like seemingly irregular verb forms (e.g.: be - was/were) or plural marking (e.g.: goose - geese)." 41154 Computer-Mediated Communication BA A6 & A7 (Teilbereich B 2.4); BA IS; Lehramt RS A6; PS 2st, Fr 10-12, Rüdiger
Twenty years ago, research on computer-mediated communication (CMC) was still in its infancy. As the plethora of publications and conferences on the subject nowadays prove, research on language communication via the internet has become a firmly established field of linguistics. This course will introduce the frameworks, key concepts and research methods for investigating language use online. Furthermore, a range of case studies (e.g. on Twitter, Facebook, blogs, wikis, emails and forums) will guide us in our exploration of the linguistic features and practices of online communication. Further topics covered in this course are code-switching, storytelling and speech communities in CMC. 41155 Mapping the Mind: Meaning in Language BA A6 & A7 (Teilbereich B 2.1); BA IS; Lehramt RS A6; PS 2st, Mi 12-14, Rüdiger This course investigates how meaning is constructed in language. We will focus on both lexical semantics and phrasal/sentential semantics. Lexical semantics is concerned with meaning relations among words (e.g. synonymy, polysemy, hyponomy), word meaning (e.g. connotation/denotation, intension/extension) and conceptualization and categorization (e.g. fuzzy concepts, prototypes, metaphor). In the field of phrasal/sentential semantics we will delve into the realms of formal semantics in order to explore meaning relations among sentences and sentence interpretation. As indicated in the seminar title, cognitive aspects will also play a major role during the course. This course is helpful for students preparing for LA Staatsexamen as it reviews the key concepts and frameworks of semantics. 41156 Phonetics and Phonology BA A6&A7 (Teilbereich B 2.1); BA IS; Lehramt RS A6; Lehramt Gym alt A6&A7; Lehramt Gym neu VM Ling.; PS 2st., Do 12-14, Steigertahl This course gives a theoretical and practical introduction into the characteristics and functions of speech sounds in human language. We will analyze of the sound systems of the English language, with a focus on the accents of British and American Standard. The inventories of sounds used in English and German will be compared, so as to avoid potential pronunciation errors of EFL learners. Additionally, the course will integrate transcription sessions of English texts and audio recordings. This course is helpful for students preparing for LA Staatsexamen. It is not necessary to register for this course.
VERTIEFUNG 41157 Postcolonial Pragmatics BA A6 & A7 (Teilbereich B 2.3); BA IS; Lehramt RS A6; HS 2st, Do 14-16 Postcolonial pragmatics describes pragmatic phenomena and linguistic choices in postcolonial discourses traceable to the complex nature of postcolonial communities. Colonial contact and the subsequent hybridism of patterns of lingual and social behaviour are central here. This advanced course will focus on these phenomena and choices and their instantiations in various discourses (spoken, printed, audiovisual, virtual) and across communities. Topics of interest include postcolonial refunctionalisation of speech acts, influences of indigenous notions of decorum, respect, avoidance, floor rights, address forms, etc. on interaction, and the discursive construction of identities and social roles. Preparatory reading:, Eric A. and Richard W. Janney. 2011. Postcolonial pragmatics: An introduction. Journal of Pragmatics 43(6): 1451-1459. 41158 Language Contact and Linguistic Outcomes BA B1, B1.1, B2, B2.1 (Teilbereich 2.1); LA RS B2e; LA Gym alt B2b; Lehramt Gym neu SM Ling.; MAIAS A 1.1, A1.2a & A2; MA SprInK HS 2st, Di 12-14, This course focuses on some of the major outcomes of the contact of languages, cultures and peoples. The linguistic and social particularities of contact situations and their respective outcomes will constitute the bases for investigation of language contact processes and the theories propounded to explain them. Attention will be on contact processes such as bilingualism & multilingualism, language change, attrition, shift, survival & death, code-mixing & code-switching, substratal influence, and the emergence and evolution of English-based Pidgins and Creoles. Preparatory reading: Donald Winford. 2003. An Introduction to Contact Linguistics. London: Blackwell. 41159 Vorbereitungskurs für Staatsexamen (Lehramt B 2d) LA RS B2d; LA Gym alt B2d; Lehramt Gym neu EM FW Ü 2st, Di 16-18 This class is specifically for Lehramt students who intend to take the Staatsexamen in English linguistics with a synchronic focus (cf. Anforderungsprofil Englische Linguistik synchron ). Attention will be on central topics in synchronic English linguistics. We will also do exercises based on or taken from earlier Staatsexamen tests. Some intermediary knowledge of linguistics is required for this course: at least Introduction to English linguistics I and III and at least one linguistics Hauptseminar.
41160 Englishes in Scotland and Ireland BA B1, B1.1, B2, B2.1 (Teilbereich 2.2); LA RS B2e; LA Gym alt B2b; Lehramt Gym neu SM Ling.; MAIAS A 1.1, A1.2a & A2; MA SprInK HS 2st, Di 12-14, This course will explore the historical development as well as the linguistic features of different varieties of English spoken in Scotland and Ireland. We will identify and compare the main linguistic characteristics of these varieties with the help of available literature, authentic texts, corpora, recordings and audiovisual material. It is not necessary to register for this class. 41161 English for Specific Purposes BA B1, B1.1, B2, B2.1 (Teilbereich 2.2); LA RS B2e; LA Gym alt B2b; Lehramt Gym neu SM Ling.; MAIAS A 1.1, A1.2a & A2; MA SprInK HS 2st, Di 16-18, Recently, there has been an increasing amount of research on Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) in the sense of language use by members of particular, often subject-related communities. This course will be concerned with the theoretical foundations of LSP of this kind and take an indepth look at several concrete examples of LSP uses. We will analyze the syntactic, morphological, phonetic/phonological, lexical and text-linguistic properties of LSP in a number of different situations, including controlled natural languages e.g., communication in high risk environments such as aviation as well as constructed auxiliary languages. It is not necessary to register for this class. 41162 Exam Colloquium BA, MA (MAIAS, SprInK), Lehramt Ü, Mo 16-18, This course is meant to give BA, MA and LA students an opportunity to develop and discuss their final thesis projects (Bachelor thesis, MA thesis, Zulassungsarbeit). BA and MS students should also attend this class in preparation for their oral and written exams. Please note: This is not the exam preparation class for the written Lehramt Staatsexamen (please attend the class specifically designed for StEX candidates). Students interested in participating in this seminar have to register via e-mail to bieswanger@uni-bayreuth.de by October 1, 2015. MAIAS 41163 Research Seminar Linguistics MAIAS C4, MA SprInK OS 2st, Mi 12-14, This seminar will focus on theoretical and methodological issues in the emerging field of variational pragmatics, which is situated at the interface of pragmatics, dialectology and sociolinguistics. In the light of these subfields of linguistics, we will explore the theoretical and methodological foundations
of variational pragmatics and discuss questions concerning empirical research in the field, such as considerations regarding data collection, selection and processing. Participants are expected to develop and present their own research ideas, ideally related to the fields of pragmatics, dialectology and sociolinguistics. Students interested in participating in this seminar have to register via e-mail to bieswanger@uni-bayreuth.de by October 1, 2015.