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Institut für Anglistik Institut für Anglistik

Univ.-Prof. i. R. Dr. Gabriella Mazzon Univ.-Prof. i. R. Dr. Gabriella Mazzon

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English Linguistics and Culture: Innovation and conservation in varities of English

SE 2

7,5

wöch.

semestral

Englisch

The seminar aims at highlighting the main features in which varieties of English, and second-language varieties in particular, differ from the native varieties that formed their input.

Among other things, the seminar will analyse the questionable concept of „colonial lag“, the phenomenon of „exaptation“, the idea of „founder effect“. Corpus study will complement the study of relevant references on individual features, especially in grammar and vocabulary.

Students are required to attend regularly; presence at the first session, in particular, is mandatory. Other requirements for positive assessment are: language proficiency, active participation in discussions, regular reporting on research progress, a 20-min presentation and a written research paper.

Anmeldevoraussetzung/en: Masterstudium: keine; Diplom- und Lehramtsstudium: abgeschlossener 1. Studienabschnitt Entspricht im Diplomstudium (343): SE 2: Linguistics and Culture Entspricht im Lehramtsstudium (344): SE 2: Linguistics and Culture
Beginn: 11. Oktober 2011