| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
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Students must have an advanced knowledge of German (e.g. be studying Level D German or equivalent)
To introduce students to the study of historical linguistics, with particular emphasis on etymology, using English and German as the languages of analysis.
Comparative analysis of English and German, from Old English/Old High German to the present day. Topics include: phonological change, orthographical development, semantic change, lexical borrowing from other languages, changes in inflectional morphology, analogical change, syntactic change. This course is taught and assessed in English
A broad knowledge of the main developments in historical Germanic linguistics. A more detailed knowledge of specific aspects of the history of German and English, particularly phonology and morphology. A more detailed understanding of etymology.
Linguistic analysis: problem solving skills developed by analysing historical data using the analytical tools given in class (e.g. comparison, synthesis, deduction). Team-working skills developed through group work in class.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 67 | 1:00 | 67:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Present-in-Person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 26 | 1:00 | 26:00 | Present-in-Person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Present-in-Person |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 100 | 1:00 | 100:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SML8021 | Comparative History of German and English: phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon. |
In the seminars we will combine lecture-style teaching with group work. As linguistic analysis and problem solving form a large part of this module, students benefit from the workshop approach.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 30 | 60 minute in-class test |
| Essay | 2 | M | 70 | 2500 - 2800 words |
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | Practice essay plan. |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | Mock test |
The problem-solving skills practised in the first part of the course are best assessed by an in-class test. Most of the questions have specific answers, which are best tested under examination conditions rather than as take-home coursework.
For the second part of the course, the essay allows students to choose a topic that interests them and examine it in more detail by doing their own research.
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