The study of contact languages has heightened our awareness of the genesis and mechanisms of human languages. Pidgins and creoles are of particular interest since the outcome of contact-induced language change associated with their development can be traced back to less than 400 years; a relatively short time-span. Theories of pidgin and creole geneses will be examined as well as pidgin types,
the role of substrata and superstrata. The question of “inadequate input” as a central factor in the development of creoles (Bickerton 1981) will be evaluated. We will outline the socio-historical background against which pidgins and creoles developed before examining linguistic practices through cognitive and syntactic perspectives. Morpho-phonological and semantic features of selected pidgins and creoles will also be studied in relation to their ‘parent’ languages. Some discussion will hinge on the degree of innovation identifiable in these varieties.
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23-ANG-M-AngGM2 Grundmodul 2: Contact Zones and Intercultural Studies | GM 2.1 Languages in Contact | Study requirement
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23-ANG-M-AngHM1_IAS Language and the Processes of Culture | The English Language in Context | Study requirement
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23-ANG-M-HM1 Hauptmodul 1: The English Language and the Processes of Culture | HM 1.1 The English Language in Context | Study requirement
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Degree programme/academic programme | Validity | Variant | Subdivision | Status | Semester | LP | |
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British and American Studies / Master | (Enrollment until SoSe 2012) | MaAngGM2.1; MaAngHM1.1; MaAngGM2; MaAngHM1 | 4/7 | ||||
Interamerikanische Studien / Master | (Enrollment until SoSe 2012) | MaIAS3a | 4/7 | ||||
Linguistik: Kommunikation, Kognition und Sprachtechnologie / Master | (Enrollment until WiSe 19/20) | 23-LIN-MaDY | 3 |
In order to get the full qualification, the following is expected of all participants:
1. Regular attendance
2. Active participation.
3. An oral presentation of approx. 30 to 45 minutes to be expanded into (4):
4. A written treatment of one of the topics suggested.