Research Seminar in German Linguistics

LGERM2861  2016-2017  Louvain-la-Neuve

Research Seminar in German Linguistics
5.0 credits
15.0 h
2q

This biannual course is taught on years 2014-2015, 2016-2017, ...

Teacher(s)
Sabel Joachim ;
Language
Allemand
Prerequisites

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Main themes

We will discuss the actual literature on morphological, syntactic, and semantic topics and its implications for modern linguistic theory.

Description and explanation of grammatical phenomena in German, also with respect to similar phenomena in related languages (for example, English and French).

Content will vary according to students' interests. A wide range of topics will be proposed.

Aims

At the end of the seminar, students should have developed insight into the research methods in different areas of German and comparative (theoretical) linguistics. They should be able to formulate research hypotheses and to develop research methods / strategies to verify these hypotheses.

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Evaluation methods

The evaluation will be based on students' active involvement in the seminar. It will also involve an oral presentation on a topic of their choice in relation to the themes of the seminar.

Teaching methods

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Content
The seminar deals with the above mentioned topics via lectures, reading of scientific articles, presentations, and discussions.
Bibliography

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Other information

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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Program title
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
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10
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Master [120] in Modern Languages and Letters : German, Dutch and English
5
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Master [120] in Translation
5
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