Theories in Linguistics

This course gives a thorough introduction to selected theories of linguistics, in some cases from a more general standpoint of the philosophy of science or history of linguistics. The course will focus on one or more theories or compare a range of different theories.

Knowledge

Candidates who have passed this course

- have knowledge of one or more linguistic theories, possibly also from the more general perspective of philosophy of science or history of linguistics.

Skills

Candidates who have passed this course

- are able to explain and discuss the main characteristics of selected theories of linguistics.

- can discuss the relation between empirical data and theory and how they work together.

Lectures/seminars. The course is taught in English or Norwegian. Students are expected to participate actively in the lectures/seminars for example by presentations, comments and other contributions. Students are required to use the course learning platform regularly.

Students should expect that this 7.5 credit course equates with approximately 10 hours of work per week, including teaching time.

Obligatory assignment: 1-3 compulsory assignments, approximately 3000 words in total.

An approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).