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:
autumn semester 2019
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
day
Study period:
2019-11-04 – 2020-01-19
Language of instruction:
Swedish
Application code:
LU-35701
Eligibility:
90 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits are from within a language discipline or Linguistics (General Linguistics or Phonetics), or the equivalent. English 6/English Course B.
Introductory meeting: Tuesday, 5 November at 10.15 – 12.00 in LUX:B240
Teachers:
Jordan Zlatev
- Syllabus
- Syllabus (in Swedish)
- List of literature
- Welcome letter for admitted students, autumn 2019, Linguistics
How to apply?
Fonetik
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