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In this course students learn about the structure of the English language (form) and how it works (function).

This lecture is based on "Introduction to English Synchronic Linguistics" and will present a more detailed discussion of the main areas of linguistic enquiry: the sounds of language (phonetics and phonology), the structure of words (morphology and word-formation), the meaning of words (semantics and lexicology), the combination of words (syntax), language in communication (pragmatics).

Lecture.

Written final exam: multiple choice, short-answer questions.

Compulsory reading: David Crystal: How Language Works (Penguin, 2007).

In addition, a select bibliography of recommended books will be handed out at the beginning of term.

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Although there are no formal prerequisites, students are strongly advised to take this course only after having completed compulsory module 11/5 (Introduction: English Linguistics).

For the Teacher Training Programme (Lehramt Englisch) this is not a compulsory course.