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Introduction to German linguistics : phonology and morphology [ LGERM1313 ]


4.0 crédits ECTS  22.5 h + 5.0 h   2q 

Teacher(s) Sabel Joachim ;
Language German
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Prerequisites

Prerequisite : GERM 1113
 

Main themes

1. Study of German phonology and morphology;
2. Reading of scientific work within this field;
3. Critical discussion of the relevant concepts.

Aims

Acquisition of the foundations of German linguistics with respect to German Phonetics/Phonology and German Morphology. The most fundamental empirical generalizations from the two linguistic fields will be discussed and the theoretical instruments for explaining them within modern linguistic theory.

Evaluation methods

Evaluation : * Partial (written) test in German, optional. The test will be written at the end of the first quadrimester. * General (written) test in German, obligatory. The test will be written in June and September.

Teaching methods A syllabus for this course (written in German) is available.
Content

The studies will be accompanied by exercises in linguistic argumentation. The students begin to read literature on linguistics (phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax); and they begin to develop linguistic analyses and to evaluate linguistic argumentation with respect to phonetics/phonology, and morphology. Phonetics/Phonology: German consonants and German vowels, International phonetic alphabet for German (Transcriptions), phonemes, phonological rules of German, basic concepts of linear and non-linear phonology, rule ordering, syllables. Morphology: Categories of words, morphemes, morphological processes (derivation, inflection, composition), lexical semantics. Teaching: Lecture, Exercises in Class Evaluation : * (Written) test in German. A syllabus for this course (written in German) is available

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Other information

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Cycle et année
d'étude
> Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
> Certificat universitaire en langues et littératures germaniques
> Preparotory year for Master in Modern Languages and Litteratures : German, Dutch and English
> Preparatory year for Master in Modern Languages and Literatures: General
> Preparatory year for Master in Linguistics
> Bachelor in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
> Bachelor in Philosophy
> Bachelor in Ancient languages and Literatures : Classics
> Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures: German, Dutch and English
> Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
> Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : General
> Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
> Bachelor in History
> Bachelor in Religious Studies
Faculty or entity
in charge
> LMOD


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