Introduction to German linguistics : phonology and morphology

Teacher(s)

Sabel Joachim;

Language

Deutsch

Prerequisites

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Main themes

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

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	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.

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

Teaching methods

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

Evaluation methods

The evaluation procedure consists of a general written examination (in German) in the examination session following the course. This exam will count for 100% of the final grade.

Other information

The Germ 1113 course should have been completed in advance.

Faculty or entity

ELAL