Introductory Module: Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research (Intro Mod)10 ECTS
(englische Bezeichnung: Introductory Module:Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)

Lehrveranstaltungen:

• • Topics in Language Acquisition Research
    (Übungsseminar, 2 SWS, Thorsten Piske, Mi, 10:15 - 11:45, A 603 (Bismarckstr. 1); ab 17.10.2018)
  • Topics in Linguistic Theory
    (Übungsseminar, Michael Klotz, Di, 8:30 - 10:00, C 303)

Inhalt:

This module must be taken by all students to whom both (!) of the following two conditions apply:
1. You do not have a Bachelor's degree in English/American Studies from FAU.
2. You are studying for the MA English Studies (i.e. not for the MA Linguistik).

The courses in this module comprise a reflected revision of basic facts and findings for students who took their BA degree in English and American Studies at the FAU, but they also deal with selected advanced prob-lems of synchronic and diachronic linguistic description and analysis.

The seminar Topics in Linguistic Theory offers an overview of various linguistic subdisciplines and their approaches, taking a theoretical and descriptive as well as a synchronic and diachronic perspective. It is the aim of this course to illustrate various theoretical approaches towards the analysis of language, for instance, structuralism, generative linguistics and usage-based theories.

The seminar Topics in Language Acquisition Research focuses on developmental aspects of first and second language perception and production. Students will discuss different theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of language acquisition, analyse phenomena characterizing first and second language acquisition and discuss recent findings of neurolinguistic and psycholinguistic research.

Lernziele und Kompetenzen:

The students will acquire and improve their knowledge in core linguistic disciplines, among them the most recent ones.

They gain insights into the developmental similarities and fundamental differences in first and second language acquisition. They learn how to assess and criticise theoretical linguistic concepts in the light of findings of neurolinguistic and psycholinguistic research.

They understand the basic concepts of theoretical and descriptive lin-guistics, and distinguish between diachronic and synchronic approach-es. As they are now familiar with structuralism, generative linguistics and (recent) usage-based theories, they have expanded their knowledge on highly influential concepts in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Being able to critically analyse and compare various linguistic concepts and theories, they lay foundation for their own approaches to objective scientific research.

In sum, they will develop their abilities to understand and explain theo-retical topics in linguistics and language acquisition research in a scien-tifically and methodologically sound fashion.

They will also have enhanced their competence in discussing controver-sial matters with others in a self-reflected and open-minded way.

Literatur:

Reading lists vary; texts are available via StudOn and/or the seminar library.

Bemerkung:

This module must be taken by all students to whom both (!) of the following two conditions apply:
1. You do not have a Bachelor's degree in English/American Studies from FAU.
2. You are studying for the MA English Studies (i.e. not for the MA Linguistik).

Organisatorisches:

Attendance in the seminar(s) is mandatory!

Assessment and examinations: Oral examination (20 - 30 min.)

Verwendbarkeit des Moduls / Einpassung in den Musterstudienplan:
Das Modul ist im Kontext der folgenden Studienfächer/Vertiefungsrichtungen verwendbar:

1. English Studies (Master of Arts)
   (Po-Vers. 2012 | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | Schwerpunkt Culture and Literature | Elective Module | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
2. English Studies (Master of Arts)
   (Po-Vers. 2012 | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | Schwerpunkt Linguistics and Applied Linguistics | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
3. English Studies (Master of Arts)
   (Po-Vers. 2012 | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | ohne Schwerpunkt | mindestens 30 ECTS aus Linguistics and Applied Linguistics | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
4. English Studies (Master of Arts)
   (Po-Vers. 2016w | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | English Studies (Master of Arts) | MA English Studies – Schwerpunkt Culture and Literature | Freie Ergänzungsstudien/Wild Card | Modul aus dem Bereich Linguistics and Applied Linguistics des MA English Studies (10 ECTS) | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
5. English Studies (Master of Arts)
   (Po-Vers. 2016w | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | English Studies (Master of Arts) | MA English Studies – Schwerpunkt Culture and Literature | Elective Module | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
6. English Studies (Master of Arts)
   (Po-Vers. 2016w | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | English Studies (Master of Arts) | MA English Studies – Schwerpunkt Linguistics and Applied Linguistics | Wahlpflichtbereich | Weitere Wahlpflichtfächer | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
7. English Studies (Master of Arts)
   (Po-Vers. 2016w | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | English Studies (Master of Arts) | MA English Studies – ohne Schwerpunkt | mindestens 30 ECTS aus Culture and Literature | Elective Module | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
8. English Studies (Master of Arts)
   (Po-Vers. 2016w | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | English Studies (Master of Arts) | MA English Studies – ohne Schwerpunkt | mindestens 30 ECTS aus Linguistics and Applied Linguistics | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
9. English Studies (Master of Arts)
   (Po-Vers. 2016w | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | English Studies (Master of Arts) | MA English Studies – ohne Schwerpunkt | Freie Ergänzungsstudien/Wild Card | Modul aus dem Wahlpflichtbereich des MA English Studies: Linguistics and Applied Linguistics | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
10. English Studies (Master of Arts)
    (Po-Vers. 2017w | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | Schwerpunkt Culture and Literature | Freie Ergänzungsstudien/Wild Card | Modul aus dem Wahlpflichtbereich des MA English Studies: Linguistics and Applied Linguistics | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
11. English Studies (Master of Arts)
    (Po-Vers. 2017w | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | Schwerpunkt Culture and Literature | Elective Module | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
12. English Studies (Master of Arts)
    (Po-Vers. 2017w | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | Schwerpunkt Linguistics and Applied Linguistics | Weitere Wahlpflichtfächer | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
13. English Studies (Master of Arts)
    (Po-Vers. 2017w | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | ohne Schwerpunkt | Wahlpflichtbereich | mindestens 30 ECTS aus Culture and Literature | Elective Module | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
14. English Studies (Master of Arts)
    (Po-Vers. 2017w | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | ohne Schwerpunkt | Wahlpflichtbereich | mindestens 30 ECTS aus Linguistics and Applied Linguistics | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
15. English Studies (Master of Arts)
    (Po-Vers. 2017w | PhilFak | English Studies (Master of Arts) | ohne Schwerpunkt | Freie Ergänzungsstudien/Wild Card | Modul aus dem Wahlpflichtbereich des MA English Studies: Linguistics and Applied Linguistics | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)
16. Linguistik (Master of Arts)
    (Po-Vers. 2010 | PhilFak | Linguistik (Master of Arts) | Masterprüfung | Wahlpflichtmodul 1. Fachsemester | Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research)

Studien-/Prüfungsleistungen:

Mündliche Abschlussprüfung Introductory Module Topics in Linguistic Theory and Language Acquisition Research (Prüfungsnummer: 83701)

Prüfungsleistung, mündliche Prüfung, Dauer (in Minuten): 20-30, benotet

Anteil an der Berechnung der Modulnote: 100.0 %

Erstablegung: WS 2018/2019

1. Prüfer:

Thorsten Piske,

2. Prüfer:

Michael Klotz