Current Trends in Linguistics
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 5LN142
- Code
- 5LN142
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- General Linguistics G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
- Finalised by
- The Department Board, 6 March 2019
- Responsible department
- Department of Linguistics and Philology
General provisions
The course is given as optional module within Linguistics C but may also be taken independently.
Entry requirements
30 credits in a language subject
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, to earn the grade Pass the student should at least be able to:
- explain the basic principles of the scientific work and the research methodology with reference to modern linguistics (general linguistics),
- present and analyse relevant scientific articles within the field linguistics (general linguistics), and
- work with a certain level of independence, clearly formulate and critically discuss theoretical and methodological assumptions and present the results orally and in writing.
Content
The course is given with different theme from current trends in linguistics. Possible themes are, e.g.:
- The Geometry of Meaning, based on Gärdenfors' book by the same name.
- The Phylogenetic Analysis of Language
- Grammaticalisation
- Colour semantics
Assessment
The course has two moments of examination:
1. continuous written tests that are conducted during lecture hours;
2. a final project, the exact date for submission is announced by the teacher at the start of the course.
For the grade Pass (G), Pass is required in all moments. For the grade Pass with distinction, Pass with distinction is required in moment 2 as well as Pass in moment 1.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.
Other directives
The course may be taken even if the student has already taken the course Current Trends in Linguistics (5LN141).
Reading list
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2024
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2023, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2023, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2021
- Reading list valid from Spring 2021
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2020
- Reading list valid from Spring 2020
- Reading list valid from Spring 2019
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2018
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2015
- Reading list valid from Spring 2015
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2014