Module Identifier
EL30220
Module Title
COMPARATIVE EUROPEAN LINGUISTICS
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Dr Winifred V Davies
Semester
Intended for use in future years
Pre-Requisite
(Normally) At least two linguistic modules at Level 2, in at least two languages (i.e. one in each language) from FR21310, FR22710, GE20420, IT20410.
Pre-Requisite
(Normally) Eligibility for entry to Level 3 in relevant languages.
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture 26 lectures / seminars / tutorials
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Essay c. 2,000 words  Essay:  20%
Semester Assessment Group seminar presentation  Seminar Presentation:  20%
Semester Exam 2 Hours   60%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Students will have a detailed command of certain major topics in linguistic theory (e.g. language change) which are of relevance for the study of language in general, not just of one particular language.

Brief description

The study of selected issues in general linguistic theory and comparative linguistics, with reference to the languages in the Department of European Languages.


Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6