Diachronic French Linguistics: Syntax

Academic year: 2008-2009 Course code module FLWTLF0720 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 4 Study load (hours) 112 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Anne Vanderheyden Language of instruction: French Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties French linguistics 2: internal history of the French language and Medieval French. *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) - Acquire insight into the particularities of the medieval French language. - Provide a scientific method to describe non-synchronic linguistic expressions. - Be able to describe a phenomenon in its diachronic perspective. 3. Course content The course consists of 3 parts: - a thorough analysis of a syntactic problem that is typical for medieval French - a presentation of a theoretical model to describe non-synchronic linguistic expressions. - a description of the diachronic perspective (comparison with Latin and contemporary French) 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Exercise sessions Tutorials Personal work: Assignments - individual 5. Assessment method Continuous assessment: Assignments Written assignment: Without oral presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material Information on course materials will be provided during lectures. 7. Recommended reading - study material Information on course materials will be provided during lectures. 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 08/01/2009 14:01 hanna.goossens