239831 Linguistic Theory (S) (WiSe 2012/2013)

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Course Description

This course will provide an introduction to past and current broad theoretical approaches to linguistics and the kinds of questions approach let us answer. We will outline the goals and assumptions of Structuralism, Functionalism, the Distributional Analysis, Generative Linguistics, Construction Grammar and Cognitive Linguistics.

Requirements for participation, required level

Prerequisites

Students who wish to enroll in this course should show a firm interest in linguistics.

Bibliography

A comprehensive list of recommended readings will be provided at the start of the seminar

Baker, C. 1995. English syntax. Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT Press.
Benveniste, É. 1971. Problems in General Linguistics. Coral Gables: University of Miami Press.
Bloomfield, L. 1914. An Introduction to the Study of Language. New York: Holt.
Bloomfield, L. 1933. Language. New York: Henry Holt.
Chomsky, N. 1980. Rules and representations. Oxford: Basil Blackwell.
Chomsky, N. 1957. Syntactic structures. The Hague/Paris: Mouton
Chomsky, N. 1995. The minimalist program. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press
Dik, S. 1991. Functional Grammar. In DROSTE, Flip & John JOSEPH (eds). pp. 247-274.
Droste, F. & J. Joseph (eds). 1991. Linguistic Theory and Grammatical Description: Nine Current Approaches. Current Issues in Linguistic Theory 75. Philadlephia & Amsterdam: John Benjamins.
Givón, T. 1993. English Grammar: a function-based introduction. Amsterdam & Philadelphia: John Benjamins Publishing Company. 2 Vols.
Halliday, M.A.K. 1994 Introduction to Functional Grammar, Second Edition, London: Edward Arnold.
Harris, Z. S. 1951. Methods in Structural Linguistics. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Hjelmslev, L. 1969 [1943]. Prolegomena to a Theory of Language. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press.
Labov, W. 1972. Language in the Inner City. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.
Lyons, J. 1968. Introduction to Theoretical Linguistics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 519p.
Martinet, A. / translated by E. Palmer. 1982. Elements of General Linguistics. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Newmeyer, F. Linguistic Theory in America. New York: Academic, 1980.
Ouhalla, J. 1999. Introducing transformational grammar: From principles and parameters to minimalism. 2nd Edition. London: Arnold.
Saussure, Ferdinand de. 1966 [transl. of 1916]. Course in General Linguistics (transl. Wade Baskin). New York: McGraw-Hill.

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23-ANG-M-AngGM1 Basic Module 1: Theories of Language, Literature and Culture Grundmodul 1: Theories of Language, Literature and Culture GM 1.1 Linguistic Theory Study requirement
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Degree programme/academic programme Validity Variant Subdivision Status Semester LP  
British and American Studies / Master (Enrollment until SoSe 2012) MaAngGM1   0/5 benotet  
Linguistik: Kommunikation, Kognition und Sprachtechnologie / Master (Enrollment until WiSe 19/20) 23-LIN-Ma1_ver1   3 benotet  

To earn 5 points for this course assessment will contain but not be limited to:

10% Regular attendance
10% Active participation (asking questions based on course content, making comments based on readings)
30% An oral presentation of approx. 30 to 45 minutes to be expanded into (4):
50% A term paper on one of the suggested topics

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