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ENG3122

Cognitive and Theoretical Aspects of Language

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course addresses language from the point of view of contemporary linguistic theory and cognitive science. Central issues of the cognitive make-up of language are addressed based in data from Modern English, with a focus on how successful the approaches discussed are at explaining the basic facts and properties of natural languages.

Learning outcome

Students should gain understanding of central theories of language and how these can be explained in light of recent cognitive models.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures/seminars. Assessment: Home exam approx. 4000 words/10-12 pages.

Compulsory assignments

  • Oral presentation, approx. 20 minutes

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
ENG3112 15 sp
SPRÅK3210 7.5 sp
SPRÅK3300 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • English
  • English Language
  • English Linguistics

Contact information

There is no contact information available for this course.

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2010-11-26
Submission 2010-12-06 Duration 7 dager

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2011-05-30
Submission 2011-06-10 Duration 7 dager

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