17337 Undergraduate Course

SoSe 19: PS-Ling. Theory and Gram. of English: Levels of Linguistic Analysis II: Metaphor

Anna Islentyeva

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Course Description:

This seminar introduces the empirical analysis of linguistic structures and functions at different levels, with emphasis on metaphor and metonymy. It employs corpus linguistics and other related observational methods.

In a major methodological shift in metaphor research, linguists have started analysing metaphorical patterns derived from naturally occurring language rather than relying on invented or isolated examples. Corpus-based studies can provide empirical support for the theoretical model, giving examples in a wider context. Language corpora are now employed to a systematic study of metaphors from a range of perspectives. This seminar focuses on two basic strands of corpus research: analysis of linguistic patterns and research into the use of metaphor in specific genres such as political, media, business and others.

The seminar is complemented by a lecture Levels of Linguistic Analysis I: Structures and Functions (on Wednesday from 10 till 12 a.m.) that provides the theoretical and psycho-linguistic background.

Course Requirements:

  • Regular attendance
  • Active participation: Oral presentation, participation in class activities, mid-term & final quizzes
  • Short term paper based on empirical data (ca. 2 000 - 2 500 words)

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12 Class schedule

Regular appointments

Mon, 2019-04-08 14:00 - 16:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Anna Islentyeva

Location:
KL 32/202 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

Mon, 2019-04-15 14:00 - 16:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Anna Islentyeva

Location:
KL 32/202 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

Mon, 2019-04-29 14:00 - 16:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Anna Islentyeva

Location:
KL 32/202 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

Mon, 2019-05-06 14:00 - 16:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Anna Islentyeva

Location:
KL 32/202 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

Mon, 2019-05-13 14:00 - 16:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Anna Islentyeva

Location:
KL 32/202 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

Mon, 2019-05-20 14:00 - 16:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Anna Islentyeva

Location:
KL 32/202 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

Mon, 2019-05-27 14:00 - 16:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Anna Islentyeva

Location:
KL 32/202 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

Mon, 2019-06-03 14:00 - 16:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Anna Islentyeva

Location:
KL 32/202 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

Mon, 2019-06-17 14:00 - 16:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Anna Islentyeva

Location:
KL 32/202 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

Mon, 2019-06-24 14:00 - 16:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Anna Islentyeva

Location:
KL 32/202 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

Mon, 2019-07-01 14:00 - 16:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Anna Islentyeva

Location:
KL 32/202 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

Mon, 2019-07-08 14:00 - 16:00

Lecturers:
Dr. Anna Islentyeva

Location:
KL 32/202 Übungsraum (Habelschwerdter Allee 45)

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