Course
Course 7.5 credits • LINN22
The course provides an overview of different theories of the nature of language, and consequently on the nature of linguistics (e.g. structuralism, generative linguistics, cognitive linguistics, communicative theories of language). Central questions to be discussed are the following: Which features are to be regarded as constitutive of language? Which aspects of language fall within the focus of research? What kinds of methods are utilized? The course adopts a comparative and reflective perspective on these issues. Emphasis is placed on readings and joint discussions of the course literature, which consists of both classical works and more recent contributions.
Programme affiliation: May be part of Master's Programme in Language and Linguistics, Cognitive Semiotics
Study period:
spring semester 2025
Study period:
2025-03-24 – 2025-06-08
Language of instruction:
English
Eligibility:
A Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics or a language subject, or the equivalent. English course 6/B.
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
day
Application code:
LU-E1055
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
distance course
Application code:
LU-E1054
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
day
Application code:
LU-75555
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
distance course
Application code:
LU-75554
Teachers:
Jordan Zlatev
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