Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- explain key concepts in linguistics, with an emphasis on syntax, morphology, semantics, and pragmatics
- apply linguistic methods and theories to analyse linguistic phenomena in authentic examples
- plan and carry out a small-scale field study
- discuss how linguistic structures and meanings influence communication, language learning, and language use in professional contexts
- demonstrate a high degree of independence and problem-solving ability when working with both practical and theoretical problems of varying complexity.
Course Content
The course addresses syntax, morphology, semantics, and pragmatics as central parts of linguistics. Theoretical instruction is combined with practical components. A small-scale field study is conducted not only to provide an in-depth understanding of how linguistic theories can be applied in practice, but also to show how such knowledge can be used to analyse and understand language use in everyday and professional contexts.
Assessment
- Active participation in seminars
- Written assignments
- Oral presentation
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Introduction to German Linguistics - 7.5 Credits | U–VG
Entry Requirements
- German II: The History of German Language and Literature, 7.5 credits and German II: Grammar and Academic Writing, 7.5 credits
Other Information
This course overlaps the course German:The Development of Modern German Linguistics, 7.5 credits.
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.