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Semester 2
Language Variation and Change (LASC10102)
Subject
Language Sciences and Linguistics
College
CAHSS
Credits
20
Normal Year Taken
3
Delivery Session Year
2023/2024
Pre-requisites
Visiting students should have completed at least 3 Linguistics/Language Sciences courses at grade B or above. These courses must have components which cover syntax and phonology. We will only consider University/College level courses.
Course Summary
This course will approach the topic of language variation and change. The topics studied on the course will vary based on the ongoing research of the course organisers.
Course Description
Students taking this course will be exposed to contemporary research on variation in a diverse range of languages, and will be expected to engage with research covering some of the following topics: -complex linguistic data from a range of languages (not solely English). -diachronic processes of change and the social factors involved in them. -patterns of synchronic, inter-dialectal variation in specific present-day languages. -language-internal and language-external factors affecting variation. -sound change and phonetic variation. -patterns of variation and change affecting morphosyntax. -empirical methodologies including experimental research and statistical analysis techniques. At the end of the course, you will have gained an overview of some main areas of research around the area of focus chosen for the course, and you will be well-placed to carry out further work on topics related to those covered in the course.
Assessment Information
Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%
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