Objectives and competences
The objective of this course is to use the analyse of situations in which the individual is exposed to several languages, the analyse of circumstances and the language behavoir as well as the elements of language contacts with the examples from German and Slovene. This will involve also a view into the history of the language contacts between German and Slovene, an observation of these contacts in the present and a position in a typological language context.
Content (Syllabus outline)
The language pair of German and Slovene with respect to the basic facts of language typology, different aspects of the hundred years of neighbouring coexistence with all its concequences. Research of language contacts, their origin.
Learning and teaching methods
Seminar
The information and communications technology is used for educational purposes in the teaching and learning process.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of this course the student will be able to:
• use the basic facts connected with the problems of language contacts, especially with the help of recognizing the language contacts between German and Slovene.
• Use and analyze the language phenomena in some language varieties of Slovene and German.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
communications skills (to express in speech and in writting),
use of information technology (searching for the information on the web).
Readings
• Riehl, C.M. 2009: Sprachkontaktforschung. Eine Einführung. Narr, Tübingen. (izbrana poglavja/selected chapters)
• Lipavic Oštir, A. 2017: Substandardsprachliche Germanismen im Slowenischen. Wien, LIT. (izbrana poglavja/selected chapters).
• Elmentaler, M. 2009: Deutsch und seine Nachbarn. Lang, Frankfurt/Main. (izbrana poglavja/selected chapters)
Prerequisits
Prerequisits for acceding the course:
Introduction to the study of german language
German language – morphology
Conditions for prerequisits:
achieved at least half of the points at homework assignment and active participation to accede to the written examination
Additional information on implementation and assessment • homework assignment and active participation - 30 %
• written examination - 70 %
