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Compulsory Module 1: Fundamentals of Philological and Cultural Studies (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to do research, to write scientific papers corresponding to the existing norms and to make presentation.
Compulsory Module 2: Fundamentals of Linguistics (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Basic knowledge of fundamental theories and methods of linguistics and language analysis; awareness of the complexity of linguistic utterances, expansion of language awareness; insight into topics of applied linguistics.
Compulsory Module 3: Phonetics and Phonology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Basic knowledge of phonetics and phonology and the related sciences (medicine, physics) necessary for understanding phonetic and phonological phenomena.
Compulsory Module 4: Morphology and Syntax (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Overview of concepts and approaches in morphology and syntax; ability to independently analyse linguistic data with regard to its morphological and syntactical structures.
Compulsory Module 5: Textlinguistics and Pragmatics (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Knowledge of pragmatics and text linguistics acquisition of the ability to order historically and to assess critically and to create pragmatic and text linguistic analyses.
Compulsory Module 6: Semantics and Lexicology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Overview knowledge of semantics and lexicology, acquisition of the ability to understand and use relevant specialist vocabulary; knowledge of different processes of lexical and semantic change; ability to differentiate between different types of semantics; knowledge of synchronic and diachronic aspects of the lexicon
Compulsory Module 7: The Languages of the World and Language Typology (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Overview of the languages of the world and their areal, genetic and typological classification; acquisition of the ability to classify languages based on the specific morphological, phonological and syntactical features of empirical data
Compulsory Module 8: Historical Linguistics and Reconstruction (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students acquire the skill to name basic phenomena of historic linguistics. They are able to apply the required means for reconstruction in a methodologically appropriate way.
Compulsory Module 9: The Languages and Cultures of the Alpine Region (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Acquisition of the competence to put aspects of settlement history and the linguistic and cultural conditions of the alpine region in relation to each other.
Compulsory Module 10: Rhetoric (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Knowledge of basic terms and the terminology used in rhetoric; competence to analyse speeches with regards to the argumentative, stylistic and non-verbal techniques used
Compulsory Module 11: Fundamentals of Indoeuropean Studies (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students can integrate and give an account of the developments in Indo-Germanic or historic linguistics. They are able to apply the method of reconstruction.
Compulsory Module 12: Writing for Public Relations and Businesses (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Basic text writing and editing skills for corporate practice
Compulsory Module 13: Sociolinguistics (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Knowledge of central concepts in sociolinguistics; skills to analyse relevant issues in specific empirical projects and to draw new conclusion from the results
Compulsory Module 14: Philosophy of Science (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Critical knowledge in relation to the emergence of "truths"; acquisition of the ability to understand methodological thinking and to differentiate it from unplanned procedures.
Compulsory Module 15: Gender Studies (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students understand issues relating to language and gender and are able to independently recognise phenomena in language system and use and to analyse them by applying theoretical concepts.
Compulsory Module 16: Language Course 1 (5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Language proficiency and skills corresponding to the respective course level
One or several different language courses for learning an Indo-Germanic or non-Indo-Germanic language corresponding to 5 ECTS-Credits must be passed.
Compulsory Module 17: Advanced Topics in Linguistics (7.5 ECTS-Credits, 3 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of compulsory modules 1 - 3 and either 4 or 5 or 6 or 8
Learning Outcome: Students are able to name and characterise the fundamentals of the special field(s) in linguistics. They are familiar with the state of research and the pertinent literature.
Compulsory Module 18: Bachelor's Thesis (15 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)
Prerequisites for registration: minimum of 60 ECTS-Credits from the successfully completed compulsory modules 1 - 17 or elective modules 1 - 5
Learning Outcome: Students must show that they are able to independently apply the theoretical and methodological instruments used in linguistics for discussing a specific question.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).