A Point in Time - Language Change in Present-Day English - Einzelansicht

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Grammar books and dictionaries describe the inventory of words and syntactic patterns and serve as a basis for learning English. However, languages change over time, and their descriptions become obsolete, and the important point for every learner of English is that this is observable both in the course of hundreds of years but also in Present-Day English. This foundational course focuses on the change of grammatical patterns native speakers of English use in their everyday language production. We will examine the development of a range of lexico-syntactic patterns in Present-Day English, discuss the motivations for their change as well as the implications this has for language learners and teachers.

Please note that grading is based on the final assignment, for which you acquire the necessary skills throughout the course, viz. regular attendance is strongly recommended.

Please note

- admission to the course will only take place after week 3 on the basis of active and regular attendance.

- we will start working in week 1

- grading is based on the final assignment, for which you acquire the necessary skills throughout the course, viz. regular attendance throughout the term is strongly recommended.

- catching up for classes you missed will be your own responsibility.