SoSe 20: Levels of Linguistic Analysis II: Metaphor
Anna Islentyeva
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This seminar introduces the empirical analysis of linguistic structures and functions, with emphasis on metaphorical patterns. 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, identifying recurrent patterns 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 metaphor research: a detailed analysis of linguistic patterns, as well as research into the ideological use of metaphor in specific genres such as political, media and business discourses.
The seminar is complemented by a lecture Levels of Linguistic Analysis I: Structures and Functions of Language (on Wednesday 10-12 a.m.) that provides the theoretical background and introduces a range of methodological approaches.
Course Requirements include regular attendance, active participation (oral presentation, participation in class activities, quizzes) and a final term paper based on empirical research (ca. 2 000 - 2 500 words).
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