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The seminar aims at highlighting the main features in which varieties of English, and second-language varieties in particular, differ from the native varieties that formed their input. Among other things, the seminar will analyse the questionable concept of „colonial lag“, the phenomenon of „exaptation“, the idea of „founder effect“.

A review of pertinent concepts with exemplifications will be provided. Corpus study will complement the study of relevant references on individual features, especially in grammar and vocabulary.

A review of pertinent concepts with exemplifications will be provided. Corpus study will complement the study of relevant references on individual features, especially in grammar and vocabulary.

Students are required to attend regularly; presence at the first session, in particular, is mandatory. Other requirements for positive assessment are: language proficiency adequate to the 2nd Abschnitt level, active participation in discussions, regular reporting on research progress, a 20-min presentation (with handout) and a written research paper (stylesheet for linguistics available on Institute’s website.

Will be discussed in the first lesson.

MA Programme: none

Diploma Programme: positive completion of first part of studies (1. Studienabschnitt)

Teacher Training Programme: positive completion of first part of studies (1. Studienabschnitt)

Diploma Programme: SE 2: Linguistics and Culture

Teacher Training Programme: SE 2: Linguistics and Culture