In the first part of the course, students will learn theoretical, ethical, methodological and ethnographic aspects of linguistic fieldwork. Students learn how to analyze the structure of an unknown language. Classes also involve practical sessions with a speaker of an unfamiliar language. The second part of the course will teach the structure of an exotic language. The course is not geared towards conversational competence in that language. Course offered by Department of Aesthetics and Communication.
Period
05-08-2013 - 18-08-2013 (2 weeks)
Target group
Master
Course aim
In the first part of the course, students will learn theoretical, ethical, methodological and ethnographic aspects of linguistic fieldwork. Students learn how to analyze the structure of an unknown language. The second part of the course will teach the structure of an exotic language.
Credits
10.0 ECTS credits
Course fee
EUR 0: Students on a bilateral exchange programme do not have to pay. Freemovers are obliged to pay participation fees while tuition fees only apply to freemovers from countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland.
Course leader
Peter Bakker, Aarhus University
Aarhus University International Centre
Address: Hoeg Guldbergs Gade 4, building 1650 Aarhus C
Postal code: 8000
City: Aarhus
Country: Denmark
Website: http://www.au.dk/summeruniversity
E-mail: SummerUniversity@adm.au.dk
Phone: +45 8942 2320
Language Description and Linguistic Fieldwork
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