History of the German Language LM (2014/2015)

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Course code
4S02859
Name of lecturer
Birgit Alber
Coordinator
Birgit Alber
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Academic sector
L-LIN/14 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - GERMAN
Language of instruction
German
Location
VERONA
Period
II semestre dal Feb 23, 2015 al May 30, 2015.

Lesson timetable

Learning outcomes

Introduction to the History of the German Language

Syllabus

"History of the German Language"
In this seminar we follow the history of the German language from its Germanic origins to its modern form, concentrating particularly on structural characteristics (phonological, morphological, syntactic) of the historical stages (Old High German, Middle High German, Early New High German). This course is taught in German.


Textbook
Schmidt, Wilhelm (2004): Geschichte der deutschen Sprache. 9. Auflage. Hirzel, Stuttgart.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exams throughout the year are oral. Students which attend classes regularly are offered the possibility to give in-class presentations and to participate in a final written exam.

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