Admission requirements
BA German Language and Linguistics or equivalent skills (C1 German).
Description
In linguistics, writing is often seen as secondary: an artificial system that imperfectly represents the natural, spoken language. In this course we will question this view and explore the exciting world of writing. What are the major differences between speech and writing? How does writing influence our views on language? What kinds of writing systems do we find? How are writing systems developed for unwritten languages, and how can this help preserve endangered languages? What principles govern the rules of orthography? And what would happen if spelling wasn’t regulated and would be left free?
Course objectives
The students possess
A global understanding of the problems, terminology and methods of the linguistics of writing and writing systems
A global knowledge of writing systems
A new and critical perspective on linguistic units such as the phoneme, the word or the sentence
The ability to apply the acquired methods and terminology in oral and written reflection on written and spoken language
The ability to demonstrate the acquired knowledge and insights in oral and written form on an adequate level of German (in accordance with the OER)
Timetable
The timetable is available on the MA Linguistics website.
Mode of instruction
- Seminar
Course Load
Total course load 10 EC x 28 hours = 280 hours.
Attending lectures: 26 hrs
Preparation for lectures and reading: 5 hrs/class = 65 hrs
Preparation of oral presentation: 20 hrs
Abstract (brief written version of the presentation): 29 hrs
Written essay: 140 hrs
Assessment method
Assessment
Active participation in class
Oral presentation
Abstract (brief written version of oral presentation, 1000 words)
Essay (7000 words)
Weighing:
Active participation in class: 15%
Oral presentation: 20%
Abstract: 15%
Essay: 50%
The essay needs to be sufficient.
Resit:
Resit is offered for the essay only.
How and when an exam review will take place will be disclosed together with the publication of the exam results at the latest. If requested by the student, an exam review will be offered within 30 days after publication of the exam results.
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used for:
Communication and news
Course material
Reading list
Reading material will be distributed in class.
Registration
Enrolment through uSis is mandatory.
General information about uSis is available in English.
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
Not applicable
Contact
Please contact Student administration van Eyckhof