Linguistic Typology
This Master’s level course in Linguistics provides knowledge of classical and modern linguistic typology.
Linguistic typology explores the nature of human language by comparing linguistic properties across many languages. Almost any feature of language can be investigated typologically, including syllable structure, word order, and the ways in which possession is expressed and what other relations may be expressed by the same construction. Linguists also look for generalisations in typological data and suggest universals or tendencies that can be found in different languages.
Language Typology 7.5 credits provides a broad introduction to current topics in the field and practical experience in data collection and analysis in typological research.
During the course you will learn to discuss and analyse fundamental problems in language typology, and review, discuss and present articles on language typology. You will get the opportunity to collect data from existing language descriptions and work with surveys and interview language experts or speakers of specific languages. This way you will get experience of collecting and analysing both primary and secondary data that you have collected.
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Course structure
Teaching format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures, group discussions and presentations. This course is given in english.
Assessment
The following methods of examination are used: two written report assignments and one written assignment which is also to be presented orally.
Examiner
Ljuba Veselinova (examiner and coordinating teacher)
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
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Course reports
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Contact
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Contact information for student affairs
Student Office- Visiting address
C378
- Office hours
Tuesdays 9–10
Wednesdays 13–15
Thursdays 13–16
- Phone hours
Tuesdays 9–10
Wednesdays 13–15
Thursdays 9–11 and 13–16
