Syllabus for Cognitive Linguistics
Kognitiv lingvistik
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
Syllabus
- 7.5 credits
- Course code: 5LN242
- Education cycle: First cycle
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Main field(s) of study and in-depth level:
General Linguistics G1F
- Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
- Established: 2015-11-03
- Established by: The Department Board
- Revised: 2016-12-21
- Revised by: The Department Board
- Applies from: week 03, 2017
- Entry requirements: 30 credits in a language subject.
- Responsible department: Department of Linguistics and Philology
Decisions and guidelines
The course is an independent course. It is furthermore included as optional module in Linguistics B or C.
Learning outcomes
The course intends to provide basic theoretical and methodological knowledge in the area of cognitive linguistics with a certain focus on vocabulary.
On completion of the course, to earn the grade Pass the student should at least be able to:
- use basic concepts in their analysis such as categorisation, semantic frame, prototype, metaphor, metonym and blending;
- critically make use of methods developed within corpus-based cognitive linguistics;
- read and evaluate from a linguistic perspective recent publications in the cognitive science of language;
- actively and independently participate in seminar discussions by presenting research assignments in cognitive linguistics.
Content
The course gives an overview of the basic concerns of cognitive linguistics: the structural characteristics of natural language categorization (such as prototypicality, systematic polysemy, cognitive models, mental imagery and metaphor); the functional principles of linguistic organisation (such as iconicity and naturalness); the conceptual interface between syntax and semantics (as explored by cognitive grammar and construction grammar); the experiential and pragmatic background of language-in-use; and the relationship between language and thought, including questions about relativism and conceptual universals.
Instruction
The instruction consists of lectures, exercises and assessment. An important element is individual home assignments, mainly in the form of shorter studies based on data in a language familiar to the student. The student's own learning activities are crucial for the completion of the course.
Assessment
The students show the results of their learning through a combination of assessment components continuous during the course or at the end of the course. The assessment may be oral or written. Active attendance is required at group exercise sessions at presentations (e.g. of home assignment) and written examination.
Other directives
The course may not be included in a degree if the equivalent parts have been studied within another course included in the degree.
Syllabus Revisions
- Latest syllabus (applies from week 36, 2019)
- Previous syllabus (applies from week 03, 2017)
- Previous syllabus (applies from week 45, 2015)
Reading list
Reading list
Applies from: week 50, 2016
Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.
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Evans, Vyvyan;
Green, Melanie
Cognitive linguistics : an introduction
Edinburgh: Edinburgh University, cop. 2006
Mandatory