Recent Change in English Grammar

Dozent/in:

Julia Schlüter

Angaben:

Seminar/Hauptseminar, 2 SWS, ECTS: 8

Termine:

Mi, 10:00 - 12:00, U2/01.30
N.B.: In der zweiten Vorlesungswoche findet für Masterstudierende sowie für Lehramts- und Bachelorstudierende im Vertiefungsmodul Sprachwissenschaft (die nicht ohnehin die Übung "Methods and Theories in Linguistics" schon besucht haben) eine Einführung in wissenschaftliches Arbeiten im CIP-Pool U5/02.23 statt. Hierfür sind Studierende angehalten, sich folgende Termine freizuhalten: Mo, 19.10.2015, 8:15 - 9:45 Uhr ODER 10:15 - 11:45 Uhr ODER 12:15 - 13:45 Uhr UND Do, 22.10.2015, 8:15 - 13:45 Uhr ODER Fr, 23.10.2015, 8:15 - 13:45 Uhr. Zur Terminabstimmung, die in der ersten Semesterwoche stattfinden wird, tragen Sie sich bitte bis spätestens 15. Oktober in folgenden VC-Kurs ein und nehmen an der dortigen Terminabfrage teil: https://vc.uni-bamberg.de/moodle/course/view.php?id=12549. Sie erhalten dann kurzfristig Nachricht, welche Termine Sie wahrnehmen können.

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

General organization
1. Modules

LA GY modularisiert: Vertiefungsmodul Sprachwissenschaft: Seminar (8 ECTS)
MA English and American Studies: Mastermodule in English Linguistics: Seminar (8 ECTS)
MA English and American Studies: Consolidation Module in English Linguistics: Seminar (8 ECTS)
MA English and American Studies: Profile Module in English Linguistics: Seminar (8 ECTS)
MA English and American Studies: Restricted Electives in English Linguistics: Seminar (8 ECTS)
Erweiterungsbereich Anglistik/Amerikanistik im Rahmen anderer MA: Erweiterungsmodul I oder II: Seminar (8 ECTS)
LA alt (alle), Diplom, Magister: Hauptseminar Sprachwissenschaft
European Joint Master's Degree in English and American Studies: Mastermodule in English Linguistics: Seminar (max. 8 ECTS)
European Joint Master's Degree in English and American Studies: Consolidation Module in English Linguistics: Seminar (max. 8 ECTS)
European Joint Master's Degree in English and American Studies: Profile Module in English Linguistics: Seminar (max. 8 ECTS)
Erasmus and other visiting students: Seminar (max. 8 ECTS)

2. Registration and Deregistration

Registration via FlexNow from 21 September 2015, 10:00h to 15 October 2015, 23:59h
Deregistration via FlexNow from 21 September 2015, 10:00h to 30 October 2015, 23:59h

For students transferring to the University of Bamberg, for Erasmus students and for those who need the credit to register for their upcoming final exams a few places will be reserved. If the course is fully booked please contact the lecturer personally.

3. Requirements for successful completion of the course:

regular active participation in class + oral presentation + termpaper (4500-6000 words)

4. Language of instruction:

English

Inhalt:

Nothing is permanent except change. This well-known saying by the Greek philosopher Heraclitus is very much true of language, even though we tend to think of it as something static that can be set down in grammar books and exhaustively listed in dictionaries. Many of us think of language change as something belonging to the distant past, where examples are more prominent. Rather than dealing with old hats, this seminar will however be concerned with relatively recent developments in the 20^th and 21^st centuries, which implies that their completion may yet be pending and we may at present witness the variation typical of such as situation.

We will focus on grammatical (i.e. morphological and syntactic) examples, such as the s-genitive, adjective gradation, contractions, modal auxiliaries and semi-modals, the perfect, the progressive, the passive, the future, the subjunctive, complex predicates, non-finite clauses, relative clauses etc. Methodological issues will be addressed as well as the question of which factors drive or impede change. We will consider language-internal (functional) forces as well as general trends such as colloquialization, Americanization, densification etc.

It will be shown that some changes are continuations of long-standing trends whereas others have occurred quite unexpectedly. The course will make students realize that English is a changing language, and that we are right in the midst of this permanent flux.

Participants will be asked to present current research in class and to carry out their own small-scale analyses of relevant phenomena in their termpapers.

The Übung that accompanies the Hauptseminar (Wednesdays, 11:00 - 11:45 h) is designed to discuss oral presentations, handouts, empirical analyses and termpaper projects individually and/or in small groups. Individual arrangements will be made also, if necessary, concerning the time of the Übung. Therefore clashes with other courses scheduled for the same time slot as the Übung can be avoided.

Empfohlene Literatur:

Recommended reading:

• Leech, Geoffrey, Marianne Hundt, Christian Mair and Nicholas Smith 2009. Change in Contemporary English: A Grammatical Study. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Mair, Christian 2006. Twentieth Century English: History, Variation, and Standardization. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Aarts, Bas, Joanne Close and Geoffrey Leech (eds.) 2013. The Verb Phrase in English: Investigating Recent Language Change with Corpora. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Übung zu Seminar/Hauptseminar Recent Change in English Grammar

Dozent/in:

Julia Schlüter

Angaben:

Übung, 1 SWS

Termine:

Mi, 9:15 - 10:00, U9/01.03

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

General organization

1. Prerequisites:
Participation in the seminar / Hauptseminar "Recent Change in English Grammar"

2. Registration:
Automatic registration with registration for the Hauptseminar

3. Language of instruction:
English

Middle English Romances

Dozentinnen/Dozenten:

Gabriele Knappe, Christoph Houswitschka

Angaben:

Seminar/Hauptseminar, 2 SWS, benoteter Schein, ECTS: 8, Zentrum für Mittelalterstudien

Termine:

Do, 12:15 - 13:45, U5/02.18

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

General organization

N.B.: In der zweiten Vorlesungswoche findet für Masterstudierende sowie für Lehramts- und Bachelorstudierende im Vertiefungsmodul Sprachwissenschaft (die nicht ohnehin die Übung "Methods and Theories in Linguistics" schon besucht haben) eine Einführung in wissenschaftliches Arbeiten im CIP-Pool U5/02.23 statt. Hierfür sind Studierende angehalten, sich folgende Termine freizuhalten: Mo, 19.10.2015, 8:15 - 9:45 Uhr ODER 10:15 - 11:45 Uhr ODER 12:15 - 13:45 Uhr UND Do, 22.10.2015, 8:15 - 13:45 Uhr ODER Fr, 23.10.2015, 8:15 - 13:45 Uhr. Zur Terminabstimmung, die in der ersten Semesterwoche stattfinden wird, tragen Sie sich bitte bis spätestens 15. Oktober in folgenden VC-Kurs ein und nehmen an der dortigen Terminabfrage teil: https://vc.uni-bamberg.de/moodle/course/view.php?id=12549. Sie erhalten dann kurzfristig Nachricht, welche Termine Sie wahrnehmen können.

1. Modules
BA Anglistik/Amerikanistik: Vertiefungsmodul Sprachwissenschaft: Seminar (8 ECTS)
BA Anglistik/Amerikanistik: Vertiefungsmodul Literaturwissenschaft: Seminar (8 ECTS)
BA Anglistik/Amerikanistik (bis einschließlich Studienbeginn zum WS 2008/09): freie Erweiterung: Seminar (6 ECTS)
BA Interdisziplinäre Mittelalterstudien/Medieval Studies: Aufbaumodul Anglistik: Seminar (6 ECTS)
BA Interdisziplinäre Mittelalterstudien/Medieval Studies: Aufbaumodul Anglistik: Übung (2 ECTS)
BA Interdisziplinäre Mittelalterstudien/Medieval Studies: Vertiefungsmodul Anglistik: Seminar (8 ECTS)
LA GY modularisiert: Vertiefungsmodul Sprachwissenschaft: Seminar (8 ECTS)
LA GY modularisiert: Vertiefungsmodul Literaturwissenschaft: Seminar (8 ECTS)
LA GY modularisiert: Wahlpflichtmodul Englische Sprachwissenschaft bei Kombination mit dem Fach Russisch Seminar (6 ECTS)
MA English and American Studies: Master Module English Linguistics: Seminar (8 ECTS)
MA English and American Studies: Master Module English and American Literature: Seminar (8 ECTS)
MA English and American Studies: Profile Module English Linguistics I-VI: Seminar (8, 6, 5 or 4 ECTS)
MA English and American Studies: Profile Module English and American Literature I-VI: Seminar (8, 6, 5 or 4 ECTS)
MA English and American Studies: Consolidation Module English Linguistics I-IV: Seminar (8, 6, 5 or 4 ECTS)
MA English and American Studies: Consolidation Module English and American Literature I-IV: Seminar (8, 6, 5 or 4 ECTS)
Erweiterungsbereich Anglistik/Amerikanistik im Rahmen anderer MA: Master Module or Profile Module I or III English Linguistics: Seminar (8 ECTS)
Erweiterungsbereich Anglistik/Amerikanistik im Rahmen anderer MA: Master Module or Profile Module I or III English and American Literature: Seminar (8 ECTS)
MA Interdisziplinäre Mittelalterstudien/Medieval Studies: Mastermodul I Anglistik: Seminar (6 ECTS)
MA Interdisziplinäre Mittelalterstudien/Medieval Studies: Mastermodul I Anglistik: Übung (1 ECTS)
MA Interdisziplinäre Mittelalterstudien/Medieval Studies: Mastermodul II Anglistik: Seminar (7 ECTS)
MA Interdisziplinäre Mittelalterstudien/Medieval Studies: Intensivierungsmodul II Anglistik: Seminar (5 ECTS)
LA alt (alle), Diplom, Magister: Hauptseminar Sprachwissenschaft Zugangsvoraussetzung: Zwischenprüfung oder Hauptseminaraufnahmeprüfung
LA alt (alle), Diplom, Magister: Hauptseminar Literaturwissenschaft, Zugangsvoraussetzung: Zwischenprüfung oder Hauptseminaraufnahmeprüfung Erasmus and other visiting students: Seminar (6 or 8 ECTS)

IMPORTANT On FlexNow! you can register at the Department of English Literature or the Department of English Linguistics, depending on where you would like to obtain credit points from this class.

Students without access to FlexNow! and intending to obtain credit points in linguistics are to send an e-mail to gabriele.knappe@uni-bamberg.de

Students without access to FlexNow! and intending to obtain credit points in literature are to send an email to christoph.houswitschka@uni-bamberg.de

Students interested in attending this seminar as guest student are to send an e-mail to christoph.houswitschka@uni-bamberg.de and to attend the first session; only then it will be clear if guest students can be accepted.

2. Registration and Deregistration

Registration via FlexNow from 21 September 2015, 10:00h to 15 October 2015, 23:59h
Deregistration via FlexNow from 21 September 2015, 10:00h to 30 October 2015, 23:59hh.

A limited number of places will be reserved for visiting students, students who have changed universities and students who need this class urgently as they are approaching the end of their studies. If the seminar is overbooked, the teachers will decide which students will be accepted.

3. Requirements for successful completion of the course:
1 ECTS: regular active participation in class
2 ECTS: regular active participation in class + short oral presentation
4 ECTS: regular active participation in class + oral presentation + short assignment of c. 2000 words
5 ECTS MA Interdisziplinäre Mittelalterstudien/Medieval Studies Intensivierungsmodul II: regular active participation in class + oral examination (30 minutes)
5 ECTS in other programmes or modules: regular active participation in class + oral presentation + assignment of c. 3000 words
6 ECTS: regular active participation in class + oral presentation + seminar paper of c. 4000 words
6 ECTS BA Interdisziplinäre Mittelalterstudien/Medieval Studies Aufbaumodul: regular active participation in class + oral presentation + seminar paper of 3000-4000 words
6 ECTS MA Interdisziplinäre Mittelalterstudien/Medieval Studies: Mastermodul I: regular active participation in class + oral presentation + seminar paper of 3500-4500 words
6 ECTS in other programmes or modules: regular active participation in class + oral presentation + seminar paper of c. 4000 words
7 ECTS: regular active participation in class + oral presentation + seminar paper of 4000-5500 words
8 ECTS BA Anglistik/Amerikanistik Vertiefungsmodul: regular active participation in class + oral presentation + seminar paper of 3500-4500 words
8 ECTS BA Interdisziplinäre Mittelalterstudien/Medieval Studies Vertiefungsmodul: regular active participation in class + oral presentation + seminar paper of 3500-4500 words
8 ECTS in other programmes or modules, Hauptseminar and visiting students: regular active participation in class + oral presentation + seminar paper of 4500-6000 words

4. Language of instruction:
English

Inhalt:

Description:
The “Middle English Romances” are no clearly defined group of texts. In fact, the anonymously transmitted Middle English tales which are usually considered to be romances are so diverse that every attempt at a brief, general definition is doomed to fail. In this seminar, we will take a closer look at a selection of these stories of love, chivalry, and exemplary heroes some of which are knights of King Arthur’s round table. On the basis of a selection of romances – such as King Horn, Sir Ysumbras, Havelok, Arthour and Merlin, Ywain and Gawain and also the very artful romance Sir Gawain and the Green Knight – we will speak about features of these texts, their background and intended audience, and, especially for Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, about possible interpretations. Although very different in intention and literary capability, some of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales – in particular The Knight’s Tale and Sir Thopas – will be discussed, too. A few romances will be introduced in parts, Alliterative Morte Arthure and Stanzaic Morte Arthur, William of Palerne, and some fifteenth-century prose romances such as The Three Kings’ Sons. All texts will be read in modern translations or (heavily) annotated originals. In addition, selected Middle English passages will be read, translated, and discussed in class. A reader will be provided on Virtueller Campus at the beginning of term. While no knowledge of earlier stages of the English language is required for successful participation in this course, students should bring along both interest in the history of English and exploratory spirit. The Übung, which accompanies the Seminar (Wednesday, 14:15-15:00), is offered for students who want to attain credits in linguistics. It is designed for discussions of linguistic project work and other assignments individually and/or in small groups. Individual arrangements will be made – also, if necessary, concerning the time of the Übung. Therefore clashes with other courses scheduled for the same time slot as the Übung can be avoided.

Empfohlene Literatur:

Baugh, Albert C. & Thomas Cable. 2002. A History of the English Language. Fifth ed. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul. Chs 3-7.

Mehl, Dieter. 1968. “Introduction: The Middle English Romances”. In: Dieter Mehl. The Middle English Romances of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Centuries. London: Routledge, 1-20.

Barron, William. 1987. “The Nature of Romance”. In: William Barron. English Medieval Romance. London: Longman, 1-10.

Crane, Susan. 1986. Insular Romance: Politics, Faith and Culture in Anglo-Norman and Middle English Literature. Berkeley: University of California Press.

Übung zu Seminar / Hauptseminar Houswitschka / Knappe „Middle English Romances“

Dozent/in:

Gabriele Knappe

Angaben:

Übung, 1 SWS

Termine:

Mi, 14:15 - 15:00, U9/01.04

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

General organization

1. Registration:
Automatic registration with registration for the Hauptseminar

2. Language of instruction:
English

Inhalt:

Description:

This practise course is designed to help individual students and/or small groups of students attending the seminar “Middle English Romances” in their preparation of practical tasks, oral reports and written essays in linguistics. Individual arrangements will be made – also, if necessary, concerning the time of the Übung. Therefore clashes with other courses scheduled for the same time slot as the Übung can be avoided. Further information will be given in the first meeting of the seminar.

The Role of Frequency in Linguistics

Dozent/in:

Manfred Krug

Angaben:

Hauptseminar, 2 SWS

Termine:

Di, 8:45 - 11:45, U9/01.11
N.B.: In der zweiten Vorlesungswoche findet für Masterstudierende sowie für Lehramts- und Bachelorstudierende im Vertiefungsmodul Sprachwissenschaft (die nicht ohnehin die Übung "Methods and Theories in Linguistics" schon besucht haben) eine Einführung in wissenschaftliches Arbeiten im CIP-Pool U5/02.23 statt. Hierfür sind Studierende angehalten, sich folgende Termine freizuhalten: Mo, 19.10.2015, 8:15 - 9:45 Uhr ODER 10:15 - 11:45 Uhr ODER 12:15 - 13:45 Uhr UND Do, 22.10.2015, 8:15 - 13:45 Uhr ODER Fr, 23.10.2015, 8:15 - 13:45 Uhr. Zur Terminabstimmung, die in der ersten Semesterwoche stattfinden wird, tragen Sie sich bitte bis spätestens 15. Oktober in folgenden VC-Kurs ein und nehmen an der dortigen Terminabfrage teil: https://vc.uni-bamberg.de/moodle/course/view.php?id=12549. Sie erhalten dann kurzfristig Nachricht, welche Termine Sie wahrnehmen können.

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

General organization
1. Modules

LA GY modularisiert: Vertiefungsmodul Sprachwissenschaft: Seminar (8 ECTS)
MA English and American Studies: Mastermodule in English Linguistics: Seminar (8 ECTS)
MA English and American Studies: Consolidation Module in English Linguistics: Seminar (8 ECTS)
MA English and American Studies: Profile Module in English Linguistics: Seminar (8 ECTS)
MA English and American Studies: Restricted Electives in English Linguistics: Seminar (8 ECTS)
MA Interdisziplinäre Mittelalterstudien/Medieval Studies: Mastermodul II Anglistik: Seminar (7 ECTS)
Erweiterungsbereich Anglistik/Amerikanistik im Rahmen anderer MA: Erweiterungsmodul I oder II: Seminar (8 ECTS)
LA alt (alle), Diplom, Magister: Hauptseminar Sprachwissenschaft
European Joint Master's Degree in English and American Studies: Mastermodule in English Linguistics: Seminar (max. 8 ECTS)
European Joint Master's Degree in English and American Studies: Consolidation Module in English Linguistics: Seminar (max. 8 ECTS)
European Joint Master's Degree in English and American Studies: Profile Module in English Linguistics: Seminar (max. 8 ECTS)
Erasmus and other visiting students: Seminar (max. 8 ECTS)

2. Registration and Deregistration

Registration via FlexNow from 21 September 2015, 10:00h to 15 October 2015, 23:59h
Deregistration via FlexNow from 21 September 2015, 10:00h to 30 October 2015, 23:59h

For students transferring to the University of Bamberg, for Erasmus students and for those who need the credit to register for their upcoming final exams a few places will be reserved. If the course is fully booked please contact the lecturer personally.

3. Requirements for successful completion of the course:

regular active participation in class + oral presentation + termpaper (4500-6000 words)

4. Language of instruction:

English

Inhalt:

Frequency of use is an important factor in the description and development of languages. This seminar will explore its roles in such areas as the evolution of words (e.g. pronouns, neologisms, household vocabulary), grammar (e.g. irregular verbs and nouns; the evolution of modal verbs and inflections), discourse (e.g. turn-taking devices and other discourse markers) and phonology (e.g. weak forms and frequency-induced processes at word boundaries). While the focus of this seminar will be on the English language, principles will be sought that apply cross-linguistically. Therefore, Romance languages, German and typologically unrelated languages will be considered as well.

Empfohlene Literatur:

Bybee, Joan & Paul Hopper (eds.) 2001. Frequency and the Emergence of Linguistic Structure. Amsterdam: Benjamins.

Kupermann, Victor & Bresnan, Joan. 2012. The effects of construction probability on word durations during spontaneous incremental sentence production. Journal of Memory and Language 66: 588–611.
available online at http://web.stanford.edu/~bresnan/kuperman-bresnan-jml.pdf