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HIF-3020: Semantics Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
Students should be able to show a thorough knowledge of the materials described in the course description. Students must also develop skills in oral presentation and argumentation, as well as the skills necessary for group work and individual project work. | Contents
The course is a relatively thorough introduction to formal semantic theory. Skills in the use of formal techniques in semantic analysis are also to be trained. The students will gain knowledge of universal and language-specific characteristics of the semantics of natural languages, and become able to give formalised semantic descriptions.
The course requires a bachelor''s degree in linguistics, or equivalent.
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Lectures, exercises, seminars, project work. Teaching period approximately 12/14 weeks, individual study/project work 7 weeks. A total of 36 teaching hours.
All literature will be in English. | Assessment
Coursework Requirements:
One oral presentation approximately halfway through the semester.
Assessment method:
A home exam of two weeks (30%) approximately halfway through the course, and one more comprehensive project paper, approximately 15 pages (70%).
Grading: Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Exam language(s): English | Examination semester
Spring | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Siri A. Sørland, tel.: 776 44228, e-mail: siri.sorland@hum.uit.no | Recommended previous qualifications
LIN-1020 Semantics | Recommended reading/syllabus
http://uit.no/humfak/3509/ | Language of instruction
English | Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=HIF-3020-1 |
Teaching spring 2005
Første gang: Mandag 10. januar kl 1215, rom C 1002 | | Forelesning | Foreleser: Gillian Ramchand.
Eksamen: Innlev. av hjemmeoppgave 20. mai
Mandag 12:15 to14:00
C 1002 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Onsdag 12:15 to13:00
E 1003 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
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