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Introduction to German linguistics: syntax and pragmatics [ LGERM1513 ]


4.0 crédits ECTS  22.5 h + 5.0 h   1q 

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

GERM 1313

Main themes

1. Study of syntax and pragmatics/semantics with special reference to German

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 Syntax and Pragmatics. 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

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Content

The structure des constituants, case, valencey/subcategorzation, agreement, the positions of the verb in German), the concept of phrase structre(s), the distribution of reflexives and pronouns. The foundations of speech acts and semantic theory.

Bibliography

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Other information

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

Cycle et année
d'étude
> 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 Modern 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
> Preparatory year for Master in Linguistics
> Preparatory year for Master in Modern Languages and Literatures: General
> Preparatory year for Master in Modern Languages and Litteratures : German, Dutch and English
> Certificat universitaire en langues et littératures germaniques
Faculty or entity
in charge
> LMOD


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