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English Linguistics II (B-KUL-F0AD8A)

This is a translated version. Original version in Dutch.
6 ECTSEnglish20 Second term
Heyvaert Liesbet (coordinator) |  De Smet Hendrik |  Heyvaert Liesbet |  Gentens Caroline (substitute)
POC Taal- en letterkunde

Aims

In this students deepen their knowledge of the grammar of English. In addition, they acquire the basic skills to autonomously gather linguistically relevant information on English, using reference works and linguistic sources, as well as by collecting and analysing authentic usage data. The course consists of two components.

 

(1) Part 1 aims for students to further develop their systematic knowledge of, and analytical competence in, the following domains of English grammar:

  • transitivity (verb types, process types, participant roles, adjuncts)
  • mood (declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamative mood)
  • clause types (relative clauses, adverbial clauses, speech and thought representation, coordination vs subordination, embedding)
  • non-finiteness (participles, infinitives, gerunds)

 

(2) Part 2 aims to teach students the basic heuristic and methodological skills to autonomously investigate linguistic phenomena in English. To that end, students are introduced to the major grammars and dictionaries of English, and they learn to evaluate the information in reference works against authentic usage data as available through electronic corpora.

Previous knowledge

Part 1 presupposes that students have insight in modality and determination in English.

Part 2 presupposes that students master the basic principles of phonology, phonetics, morphology and syntax.

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
V0AD8A : English Linguistics II

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

6 ects. English Linguistics (B-KUL-F0AT0a)

6 ECTSEnglishFormat: Lecture20 Second term
De Smet Hendrik |  Heyvaert Liesbet |  Gentens Caroline (substitute)
POC Taal- en letterkunde

Content

Part 1 consists primarily of lectures, supplemented by exercises in which students can consolidate and refine their analytical skills.

Part 2 consists largely of hands-on exercises through which students can gain direct experience of the major reference works and corpora of English.

Course material

Kristin Davidse, Liesbet Heyvaert and Lieven Vandelanotte, An introduction to English Grammar. Part 2. (made available through Toledo)

Format: more information

Students are expected to actively participate in classes, to prepare exercises when asked, and to read the syllabus in preparation for the classes.

Evaluation

Evaluation: English Linguistics II (B-KUL-F2AD8a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written, Paper/Project
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Course material

Explanation


Part 1 is evaluated in a written closed-book exam during the exam period (10/20).

Part 2 is evaluated through short paper assignments during term (10/20).

Information about retaking exams

For resits, students only need to retake components they have previously failed. Part 1 is again evaluated through a written closed-book exam. For Part 2, students retake the paper assignments for which they have not yet passed.